Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 423 / 626

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¿Es obligatorio llevar un extintor de incendios en un turismo destinado al servicio privado?

Is it compulsory to carry a fire extinguisher in a car for private use?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, cuando transporte a más de 5 personas incluido el conductor.Yes, when it carries more than 5 people, including the driver.
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Correct answer

  • BNo.No.
Explanation

Only buses and coaches, combinations of vehicles (other than special vehicles), mixed-use vehicles and motor vehicles with a MAM over 3,500 kg must carry an approved fire extinguisher. So cars and motorcycles do not have to carry one. Cars, mixed-use vehicles and goods vehicles with a MAM of up to 3,500 kg (except three-wheeled vehicles and quadricycles) must carry: - One hazard warning device: an amber-yellow device with geolocation and its own power supply (batteries). It is placed on the highest possible point of the broken-down vehicle, to make it as visible as possible. - One reflective vest. - A spare wheel or temporary-use wheel with the tools needed to change wheels, or an alternative system that gives enough guarantee that you can keep moving.

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