Among the compulsory equipment that a car must carry, is there an approved fire-extinguishing device suitable and in working order?

Correct answer

No.

Private cars are not required to carry an approved fire-extinguishing device as part of their compulsory equipment. This measure mainly applies to buses, mixed-use vehicles, vehicles intended for the transport of goods, and non-special vehicle combinations, provided that they meet certain specifications regarding maximum authorised mass (MAM). The regulations establish that the vehicles mentioned above must carry a series of safety items, such as the emergency warning lamp, a high-visibility reflective vest and an approved fire-extinguishing device, among others, depending on the type of vehicle and its passenger or load capacity.