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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 217 / 626

Un turismo, ¿tendrá que llevar obligatoriamente un extintor?

Must a car carry a fire extinguisher?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSolamente cuando circule por vías interurbanas.Only when driving on roads outside built-up areas.
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Correct answer

  • BNo.No.
Explanation

Under Annex XII of the General Vehicle Regulations, a car does not have to carry a fire extinguisher. Its compulsory equipment is the V-16 hazard warning light, a reflective vest and a spare wheel or an alternative system. A fire extinguisher is required for buses and coaches, mixed-use and goods vehicles over 3,500 kg, and combinations of vehicles (other than special vehicles).

The rule · Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, Reglamento General de Vehículos (RGV) · anexo XII.1.allevarán la siguiente dotación: a) El dispositivo luminoso de preseñalización de peligro V-16.Read the full rule

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