Did you know that in some countries of Europe, we need a mandatory equipment in our car? To be prepared for all eventualities, we will communicate them to you. In France, vest, fluorescent, the triangle and the breathalyzer are mandatory while in Germany, Austria, in Belgium, Greece, Poland or in Czech Republic, Romania and the United Kingdom, it is mandatory to be also equipped with a first care Kit. It is highly recommended to the Netherlands. The fire extinguisher is only mandatory in Belgium, Greece and Romania. In Spain, it is mandatory to have 2 triangles and a box of bulbs in addition to the vest. The Czech Republic and the United Kingdom also require a box of spare light bulbs. The Luxembourg recommends having a reserve of fuel in addition to his fluorescent vest and triangle. In Switzerland, only the breakdown triangle is mandatory. Safety vests are not mandatory, but it is recommended to have at least one in the vehicle. Finally, if we are…
We received a moving message this yesterday morning from United Hatzalah. “Last Sunday, one of United Hatzalah’s EMT volunteers was at work when he received a dispatch that a road accident had occurred…
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