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Question 3112

Is it mandatory to carry a fire extinguisher as equipment in a motor vehicle (automóvil) used for private purposes?

  1. Yes, all vehicles must carry one.
  2. No, only buses carry one.
  3. No, if it is a passenger car or a motorcycle.
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Correct answer: No, if it is a passenger car or a motorcycle.

A fire extinguisher is not mandatory equipment for a passenger car or motorcycle used privately without a trailer. The requirement applies to other vehicle categories.

Reglamento General de Vehículos (RD 2822/1998), texto consolidado vigente