What car safety equipment is mandatory in Czech Republic? Do I need to carry spare tires?
Is spare tire (full size or temporary) mandatory in Czech Republic? I wonder if any tire would fit in my cars trunk. Right now, I only possess tire patch kit. I drive hatchback.
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According to the 1968 Vienna Convention a vehicle is legal to drive in a signatory country if it is legal to drive in its country of registration.
So if your car is legal to drive in your country, and your country has signed the Vienna Convention, you don't have to worry about local mandatory equipment you should not be fined for not carrying the local mandatory equipment.
Note that in some situations, use of such equipment might be required and that requirement would apply to you.
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Is a spare tire a legal requirement?
No, the law doesn't state that you must have a spare tyre on hand to fit in the event of a puncture. However, it is advisable that you do if your vehicle doesn't use run flat tyres. The majority of new cars use run flat tyres so don't need a spare.Should you carry your spare tire?
Although if you do get a flat tire, as previously stated, you will find assistance. Carry a spare tire if you are planning a long trip or traveling by road to a remote location or somewhere where the roads are not in good condition. That way, you get the best of all worlds and can assist yourself avoid disaster.What two safety items must by law be carried in your car?
Talking on the phone while driving is illegal. The following equipment must be carried in your car with you: first-aid kit, warning triangle, headlamp converters, and winter tyres/all season tyres in wintry conditions.Is a spare tire considered a safety feature?
Spare tires are not required by federal regulators because they are not considered an essential safety feature.What is an International Driver's License? The Czech Republic Ministry of Transportation
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