Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
First Buenos Aires Traffic Regulation Code Introduced
Category
Social
Date
1907-03-17
Country
Argentina
Description

Buenos Aires introduced its first formal traffic regulation code on 17 March 1907. The code organized street movement for carriages, trams, and early automobiles. Officials established right-of-way rules, signage, and speed limits. The new guidelines improved safety in the rapidly growing capital. Residents adapted to clearer transportation norms. The code helped shape future urban planning efforts. Its introduction marked an early step in modernizing city traffic.