This information is prepared by The Caravan Club as part of its
services to members. The contents are believed to be correct at the
date of publication.
|
Country |
First
aid
kit |
High
visibility
vest |
Fire
extinguisher |
Warning
triangle |
Daytime
lights |
|
Austria |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Belgium |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Croatia |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes 1 |
Yes 2 |
|
Czech Rep |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Denmark |
Rec |
Rec |
Rec |
Yes |
Yes |
|
France |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Rec |
|
Germany |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No 3 |
|
Hungary |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Ireland |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
|
Italy |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Luxembourg |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Rec 4 |
|
Netherlands |
No |
No |
No |
Rec 5 |
No |
|
Norway |
Rec |
Rec |
Rec |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Portugal |
No |
Rec |
No |
Yes |
No 4 |
|
Slovenia |
Rec |
Yes |
No |
Yes 1 |
Yes |
|
Spain |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes 1 |
No 6 |
|
Sweden |
Rec |
No |
Rec |
Rec |
Yes |
|
Switzerland |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Rec 7 |
Notes
- Two required if towing
- October - March
- Except for tunnels/bad
weather
- Compulsory in bad weather and some
tunnels (signed)
- If your hazard warning lights are
not working you must carry a warning triangle
- Required for tunnels. Outfits over
12m must fit marker boards
- Required for all tunnels
Rec = recommended
Overhanging loads such as bike racks, luggage boxes etc.. must
display a red and white maker board in Italy and Spain. See
additional information under "General legal requirements"
More information on high visibility vests
High visibility vests should be kept within easy reach, so you
can put them on before getting out of your car. It is recommended
that you carry: spare bulbs, spare wheel or wheel repair kit, a
basic tool kit and a spare pair of eye glasses if you need them for
driving. In Spain and Italy overhanging loads such as bikes need to
have red and white marker boards attached.
More information on satellite navigation
Satellite navigation systems that have laser or radar detection
inbuilt are not permitted in Europe, and in France, Germany and
Switzerland the POI function for fixed speed camera locations must
be de-activated.
More information on disposable breathalyzers
It has been a legal requirement to carry an NF approved
breathalyzer in France since the 1st July 2012,
with a proposed date for implementing a fine of €11.00 for
non-compliance due to start on the 1st March 2013. The
Automobile Club de France have confirmed that the €11.00 fine has
now been postponed indefinitely, however, the requirement to carry
a breathalyzer is still included in the French Highway code (decree
number 2012-284).
A final decision on this issue is expected to be made by the
French National Council for Road Safety in February 2013.
Breathalyzers can be purchased from The Caravan Club, most
French supermarkets and pharmacies for approximately €1.50 -
€2.00.