Europe-wide comparison
Mandatory equipment by country
Check whether the standardized source lists a warning triangle, reflective vest, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher or spare bulbs.
| Country | Rule summary | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | warning triangle, first-aid kit | Official source ↗ |
| Andorra | reflective vestThe traffic law itself mandates only a reflective vest; other items may be set by implementing regulations. | Official source ↗ |
| Austria | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Belarus | first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Belgium | warning triangle, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | warning triangle, reflective vestFirst-aid kit and other items are prescribed by a separate technical rulebook not verified here. | Official source ↗ |
| Bulgaria | reflective vest, warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher | Official source ↗ |
| Croatia | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest, spare bulbsSpare bulbs are not required for xenon, neon or LED lamps. | Official source ↗ |
| Cyprus | Not stated in the standardized source | Official source ↗ |
| Czechia | first-aid kit | Official source ↗ |
| Denmark | warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Estonia | fire extinguisher, warning triangle, first-aid kit, reflective vestThe source limits the first-aid box requirement to company cars. | Official source ↗ |
| Finland | warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| France | warning triangle, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Germany | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Greece | warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher | Official source ↗ |
| Hungary | warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Iceland | Not stated in the standardized source | Official source ↗ |
| Ireland | Not stated in the standardized source | Official source ↗ |
| Italy | reflective vest, warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Kosovo | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vestA towing device is also required; a fire extinguisher where separate legislation foresees it. | Official source ↗ |
| Latvia | warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher | Official source ↗ |
| Liechtenstein | warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Lithuania | fire extinguisher, warning triangle, first-aid kit, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Luxembourg | warning triangle, reflective vestFor cars not registered in Luxembourg, the source limits the reflective-vest requirement to certain circumstances. | Official source ↗ |
| Malta | fire extinguisher, warning triangle, first-aid kitThe source lists this equipment only for rental cars. | Official source ↗ |
| Moldova | first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Monaco | Not stated in the standardized sourceThe Code de la route sets no in-car equipment list; a stopped obstacle must be pre-signalled without a prescribed device. | Official source ↗ |
| Montenegro | warning triangle, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Netherlands | warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| North Macedonia | Not stated in the standardized sourceThe in-car equipment list is prescribed by separate vehicle regulations not verified here. | Official source ↗ |
| Norway | warning triangle, reflective vest, fire extinguisherThe source limits the fire-extinguisher requirement to buses. | Official source ↗ |
| Poland | fire extinguisher, warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Portugal | reflective vest, warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Romania | warning triangle, fire extinguisher, reflective vestThe source limits the reflective-vest requirement to vehicles over 3.5 t. | Official source ↗ |
| Russia | warning triangleThe current traffic-rules annex no longer lists a first-aid kit or fire extinguisher for passenger cars; requirements may still follow from the customs-union technical regulation. | Official source ↗ |
| San Marino | warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Serbia | warning triangle, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Slovakia | reflective vest, warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Slovenia | warning triangle, first-aid kit, spare bulbs, reflective vest | Official source ↗ |
| Spain | warning triangle, reflective vest, fire extinguisherThe source allows an amber emergency warning light instead of two triangles and limits the fire-extinguisher requirement to buses and goods vehicles over 3.5 t. | Official source ↗ |
| Sweden | warning triangle, fire extinguisherThe source limits the fire-extinguisher requirement to buses. | Official source ↗ |
| Switzerland | warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| Türkiye | fire extinguisher, warning triangle, spare bulbsThe regulation annex also requires a jack, tow rope and snow chains; no first-aid-kit requirement for private cars was confirmed. | Official source ↗ |
| Ukraine | first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle | Official source ↗ |
| United Kingdom | Not stated in the standardized sourceNo mandatory in-car kit; a warning triangle is optional and must not be used on motorways. | Official source ↗ |
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.