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Argentina Sets Mandatory National Credential for Motorcycle Instructors and Testers

The reform aims to curb especially high rider death rates in northern provinces.

Overview

  • ANSV, the national road safety agency, launched the program Tuesday in Las Talitas, Tucumán, with an initial rollout in the NOA and NEA regions.
  • To earn the credential, applicants must complete a 14‑hour course that blends online lessons with an on‑track practical session.
  • The training sets one standard for defensive riding, traffic rules, and test methods so evaluations no longer vary by province or city.
  • Those who pass receive a two‑year national ID recorded in SINALIC, the National Driver License System, which lets authorities track who evaluates and each exam performed.
  • The credential becomes mandatory to work as an instructor or evaluator at licensing centers, a move driven by 2025 data showing motorcyclists made up 46% of road deaths nationwide and about 60% in the NOA/NEA.