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Question 7634

Is it required to carry a fire extinguisher in working condition in a passenger car intended for private use?

  1. Only when the passenger car has more than 5 seats.
  2. No.
  3. Yes.
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Correct answer: No.

No. A passenger car for private use does not have to carry a fire extinguisher, even if it has more than five seats. Its required equipment consists of a V-16, a vest, and a spare tire or an alternative. If it tows a trailer, however, it must carry a fire extinguisher.

Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos