Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 170 / 626
¿Tiene que llevar un coche un extintor?
Must a car carry a fire extinguisher?
- ANo.No.
- BSí.Yes.
- CSí, pero solo cuando circule fuera de poblaciones.Yes, but only when it is driven outside built-up areas.
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Correct answer
- ANo.No.
Explanation
Annex XII of the General Vehicle Regulations lists what a car must carry: the V-16 beacon, a reflective vest and a spare wheel or an alternative system. A fire extinguisher is only required for buses, goods and mixed-use vehicles over 3,500 kg, and vehicle combinations.
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