Police tighten up car equipment controls: Mandate for deficiency of a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher!

Drivers in Poland should prepare for enhanced roadside checks. Police are intensifying the verification of mandatory equipment of vehicles, and the deficiency of specified elements as first aid kit is fire extinguisher may consequence in advanced mandates.

Mandatory car equipment in 2025

In accordance with applicable regulations, each vehicle must be equipped with the following:

• Fire extinguisher: Approved and efficient, designed to extinguish car fires.
• Warning triangle: utilized in the event of a vehicle failure on the road to signal to another traffic participants the request for caution.

In addition, although first aid kit is not mandatory, its possession is recommended for safety reasons. In the event of a road accident, the first aid kit allows the victims to be helped first.

Consequences for deficiency of mandatory equipment

For deficiency of any of the mandatory equipment specified as a fire extinguisher or a informing triangle, a punishment mandate of between 20 au PLN 500. The punishment depends on the officer's decision and the circumstances.

Importantly, even if these components are present in the vehicle, but are difficult to access or wrongly storedThe police can impose a ticket. Therefore, it is crucial that they are readily available if necessary.

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Driver recommendations

To avoid unpleasant consequences, it is recommended to:

• Regular checking of equipment: Make certain the fire extinguisher is functional, the informing triangle is easy accessible and the first aid kit is complete.
• Correct storage: The fire extinguisher shall be fitted to a peculiar handle, easy accessible from the driver's seat, protected from movement and protected from atmospheric factors.
• Completion of deficiencies: If you announcement that any of the components is damaged or incomplete, make the essential additions immediately.

Remember that the work for equipping the vehicle lies with the driver. Failure to fulfil these obligations may not only exposure you to fines, but above all, will affect the safety of yours and another participants in the movement.