A compulsory car equipment in 2025. Does the legalization of the fire extinguisher have to be valid?

In the regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the technical conditions of vehicles and the scope of their necessary equipment in force in 2025, a number of elements that a car should have. However, most of the elements listed in it are placed in the car factory, so drivers are unlikely to bother them, because they cannot be lost.

In the case of cars on the list of the ministry there are:

• Vehicle identification number (VIN) or body, chassis or frame number, placed in a permanent manner and a rated plate;
• Automatic windshield wipers and a device for washing this glass;
• Speedometer scaled in km/h (placed in the driver’s field of view) and the vehicle mileage counter (roadometer);
• Mirrors or equivalent devices ensuring the driver’s necessary visibility to the back;
• A sound signal with a continuous and unpredictable tone;
• Belt anchoring points;
• Seat belts;
• Headrests in every external front seat;
• Mudguards or replacement other body or chassis elements;
• Rear fenders extending aprons;
• Device protection against unauthorized persons;
• Exhaust silencer;
• Place intended to place license plates;
• Towing on the front of the vehicle (in relation to the passenger car also at the back).

Driver, remember about the triangle and fire extinguishers

The mandatory accessories in which the car must be equipped also belong to Reflective warning triangleintended for warning about the presence of an immobilized vehicle and A fire extinguisher that must be placed in an easily accessible place If necessary, it is used.

Most cars have provided a special place for a fire extinguisher – usually under the seats or in the trunk. If the fire extinguisher is in the trunk, remember that it cannot be pledged with luggage in a way that prevents it impossible to use it quickly, because it, just like placed in the wrong place, may end with a mandate procedure.

It is also worth making sure that The expiry date of the fire extinguisher is valid.

Is there a mandate for the lack of legalization of the fire extinguisher?

Legalization of car fire extinguishers. Drivers often forget about this activity. However, the consequences in the form of a mandate are unlikely to bear, because Polish regulations do not say that the car fire extinguisher should be legalized. However, for safety it is worth knowing that the equipment we transport in the car is functional and will work when it is really needed. This is why The technical review should be carried out at least once a year.

Buy a new one or legalize old?

Legalization of a kilo powder fire extinguisher is from a dozen or so to 20-25 PLN. However, to do this you have to go to this specialized company. During the review, the visual condition of the fire extinguisher, its tightness or the technical condition of the valve is assessed. If our old equipment undergoes a test, we will receive a new sticker with information about the dates of the test and the next review.

It will cost a little more expensive to buy new fire protection equipment. The new 1 kilo powder fire extinguisher can be bought for about PLN 40. When choosing a new fire extinguisher, you need to pay attention to the date of production so as not to buy expired equipment.

Compulsory car equipment – seats rates in 2025.

There is financial penalties for the lack or improper use of compulsory car equipment. The lack of a triangle or fire extinguisher may be most expensive, for which you can get a penalty of up to PLN 500. Equally costly offenses related to license plates are.