World Traffic Safety Toolkit
Mandatory car safety equipment requirements for 199 countries + 51 US states
Countries
199
US States
51
High Risk
33
Strict Enforcement
24
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Europe - EU
27| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
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🇦🇹
Austria
AT
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MEDIUM |
First aid kit must meet ÖNORM V5101 standard. Vest required for driver only.
Rental cars should include all required equipment. Verify before driving off.
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🇧🇪
Belgium
BE
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LOW | Vest must be in the cabin, not the trunk. One vest per occupant recommended. Fire extinguisher (1 kg ABC, BENOR V label) is mandatory for Belgian-registered vehicles under 3.5t; recommended but not required for foreign-plated vehicles. | |||||
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🇧🇬
Bulgaria
BG
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory. All equipment frequently checked. | |||||
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🇭🇷
Croatia
HR
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MEDIUM | Spare bulb set recommended. Vest required for each person leaving the vehicle. | |||||
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🇨🇾
Cyprus
CY
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LOW | Fire extinguisher mandatory but rarely checked. | |||||
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🇨🇿
Czech Republic
CZ
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MEDIUM | First aid kit must meet Czech standard. Vest for anyone exiting on motorway. | |||||
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🇩🇰
Denmark
DK
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LOW | Relaxed requirements compared to other EU countries. | |||||
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🇪🇪
Estonia
EE
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MEDIUM | Reflectors on clothing required when walking on roads at night. | |||||
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🇫🇮
Finland
FI
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LOW | ❄️ Winter Tires | Reflective vest mandatory. Winter tires required Dec 1 - Feb 28. | ||||
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🇫🇷
France
FR
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MEDIUM |
Vest must be inside car (not trunk). Breathalyzer requirement was formally repealed in 2020 — no longer needed. Crit\'Air vignette mandatory in low-emission zones (ZFE) in major cities.
French rental cars must include vest and triangle by law.
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🇩🇪
Germany
DE
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LOW | First aid kit must meet DIN 13164 standard. No winter tire law but strongly recommended. | |||||
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🇬🇷
Greece
GR
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MEDIUM |
Fire extinguisher mandatory. Rental agencies must provide it - verify! As of June 1, 2026 (Ministerial Decision Δ30/45652/2026, ΦΕΚ 1804/Β/01-04-2026), all motor vehicles except two-wheelers must carry a first aid kit compliant with DIN 13164:2022. The kit must be stored in an accessible location and checked every two years. Non-compliance results in a €30 fine.
Rental agencies MUST provide fire extinguisher and first aid kit. If missing, YOU get fined, not them.
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🇭🇺
Hungary
HU
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MEDIUM | Vest required for anyone exiting vehicle on motorways/main roads. | |||||
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🇮🇪
Ireland
IE
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LOW | No mandatory equipment for private vehicles. High-vis vest strongly recommended. | |||||
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🇮🇹
Italy
IT
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MEDIUM | Vest mandatory when exiting vehicle outside urban areas. ZTL zones require permit. | |||||
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🇱🇻
Latvia
LV
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MEDIUM | First aid kit mandatory. Winter tires required Dec 1 - Mar 1. | |||||
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🇱🇹
Lithuania
LT
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory. Comprehensive requirements. | |||||
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🇱🇺
Luxembourg
LU
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LOW | Vest must be kept in passenger compartment, not trunk. | |||||
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🇲🇹
Malta
MT
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LOW | Warning triangle required. Other items recommended. | |||||
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🇳🇱
Netherlands
NL
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LOW | No mandatory carriage requirements but items strongly recommended. | |||||
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🇵🇱
Poland
PL
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher (1 kg minimum) mandatory for Polish-registered vehicles; recommended for foreign-plated. Must be inspected annually and stored accessibly (not buried in trunk). Headlights must be on 24/7 year-round. | |||||
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🇵🇹
Portugal
PT
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MEDIUM | Vest must be worn when exiting vehicle on motorways. | |||||
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🇷🇴
Romania
RO
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HIGH | TWO triangles required. Vest for each occupant. Full equipment mandatory. Police frequently check at roadside. | |||||
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🇸🇰
Slovakia
SK
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MEDIUM | First aid kit must meet Slovak standard. Vest for driver mandatory. | |||||
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🇸🇮
Slovenia
SI
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MEDIUM | ❄️ Winter Equipment | Vest must be kept in cabin. Winter equipment required Nov 15 - Mar 15. | ||||
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🇪🇸
Spain
ES
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MEDIUM | 👓 Spare Glasses |
As of January 1, 2026, Spanish-registered vehicles must carry a V16 connected emergency beacon (baliza V16 conectada) instead of warning triangles. The V16 is a roof-mounted amber flashing light with GPS/SIM that alerts DGT traffic systems. Foreign-plated vehicles may still use traditional warning triangles. Spare glasses required if needed for driving.
From 2026, Spanish rental cars must have a V16 beacon — triangles are no longer legal for Spanish-plated vehicles. Verify your rental has one before driving off.
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🇸🇪
Sweden
SE
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LOW | ❄️ Winter Tires | Winter tires mandatory Dec 1 - Mar 31. Otherwise relaxed requirements. |
Europe - Non-EU
20| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
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🇦🇱
Albania
AL
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MEDIUM | 🪢 Tow Rope | Tow rope also required. Fire extinguisher mandatory — fines apply at roadside checks. All four items (triangle, vest, first aid kit, fire extinguisher) are checked by police. | ||||
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🇦🇩
Andorra
AD
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LOW | Follow Spanish/French rules as appropriate. | |||||
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🇧🇾
Belarus
BY
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HIGH | Strict equipment checks. Fire extinguisher must be 2L minimum. | |||||
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🇧🇦
Bosnia and Herzegovina
BA
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MEDIUM | 💡 Spare Bulb Kit 🪢 Tow Rope | Spare bulbs and tow rope required. | ||||
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🇮🇸
Iceland
IS
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LOW | 🚙 4x4 Vehicle | 4x4 required for F-Roads (Highland roads). Check road conditions at road.is. | ||||
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🇽🇰
Kosovo
XK
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MEDIUM | Similar requirements to neighboring countries. | |||||
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🇱🇮
Liechtenstein
LI
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LOW | Follow Swiss regulations. | |||||
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🇲🇩
Moldova
MD
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HIGH | Full equipment mandatory and frequently checked. | |||||
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🇲🇨
Monaco
MC
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LOW | Follow French regulations. | |||||
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🇲🇪
Montenegro
ME
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MEDIUM | 💡 Spare Bulb Kit | Spare bulbs required. | ||||
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🇲🇰
North Macedonia
MK
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MEDIUM | First aid kit and vest mandatory. | |||||
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🇳🇴
Norway
NO
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LOW | Winter tires or chains required in winter conditions. | |||||
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🇷🇺
Russia
RU
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HIGH | STRICT. Fire extinguisher must be 2L+ and within valid date. All items checked. | |||||
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🇸🇲
San Marino
SM
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LOW | Follow Italian regulations. | |||||
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🇷🇸
Serbia
RS
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MEDIUM | 🪢 Tow Rope 💡 Spare Bulb Kit | Tow rope (3m minimum) and spare bulbs required. | ||||
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🇨🇭
Switzerland
CH
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LOW | WARNING: Speed camera detector apps are strictly ILLEGAL. Heavy fines apply. | |||||
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🇹🇷
Turkey
TR
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HIGH |
TWO warning triangles required. Full equipment mandatory: fire extinguisher with Turkish Standards stamp and valid expiry, first aid kit, tow rope or strap, and neck brace (cervical collar). Equipment frequently checked at roadside and border controls.
Rental agencies MUST provide fire extinguisher and 2 triangles. Verify before departure!
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🇺🇦
Ukraine
UA
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HIGH | Full equipment mandatory. Currently travel advisories in effect. | |||||
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🇬🇧
United Kingdom
GB
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LOW | 🇬🇧 UK Sticker | UK sticker required for foreign-registered vehicles driving in UK. | ||||
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🇻🇦
Vatican City
VA
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LOW | Follow Italian regulations. |
Americas - North
2 + 51 states| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
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🇨🇦
Canada
CA
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LOW | ❄️ Winter Tires | No federal carriage law for private cars. Winter tires mandatory in Quebec (Dec 1 - Mar 15) and BC mountain passes. | ||||
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🇺🇸
USA
US
51 states below ↓
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LOW | No federal equipment law for private vehicles. Commercial vehicles must carry fire extinguisher and triangles. State laws vary. | |||||
| US State-by-State Requirements — Tire chains, winter tires, headlight laws | |||||||
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Alabama
AL
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LOW | No mandatory safety equipment. Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law applies to emergency vehicles. | |||||
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Alaska
AK
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains 🧰 Emergency Kit 🔩 Studded Tires |
Tire chains permitted Sep 16 - Apr 30 (north of 60°N) and Oct 1 - Apr 14 (south). Studded tires allowed in winter. Extreme cold requires emergency kit.
Rental vehicles may not include winter equipment. Verify chains/studded tires for remote travel.
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Arizona
AZ
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Mountain areas (Flagstaff, I-40) can have significant snowfall. Move Over law in effect. | |||||
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Arkansas
AR
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. No mandatory equipment. Move Over law applies. | |||||
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California
CA
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains |
Chain controls enforced on mountain highways (I-80, US-50, SR-88/89). R1/R2/R3 levels determine requirements. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law includes waste vehicles.
Rental cars in ski areas should include chains. CHP checkpoints enforce chain controls strictly.
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Colorado
CO
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HIGH | ❄️ Winter Tires ⛓️ Tire Chains |
I-70 Traction Law: Sep 1 - May 31, must carry chains OR have winter tires (M+S/3PMSF) with 3/16" tread. Code 15/16/17/18 levels. Strictest enforcement in US.
CRITICAL: I-70 mountain corridor requires traction devices. Rental cars may not comply - verify before mountain travel.
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Connecticut
CT
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains and studded tires permitted Nov 15 - Apr 30. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law in effect. | ||||
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Delaware
DE
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted Oct 15 - Apr 15. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law applies. | ||||
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Florida
FL
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LOW | No winter equipment needed. Move Over law expanded Jan 2025 to include ANY vehicle with hazard lights. Slow to 20 mph below limit. | |||||
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Georgia
GA
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains required when signage posted during inclement weather. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law in effect. | ||||
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Hawaii
HI
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LOW | 🚙 4WD Vehicle ⛓️ Tire Chains | Chains/studded tires only permitted on Mauna Kea access road above Hale Pohaku. 4WD required for summit road. Move Over law enacted 2012. | ||||
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Idaho
ID
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains 🔩 Studded Tires | Studded tires permitted Oct 1 - Apr 30. Chains required on I-90 mountain passes (Lookout Pass, Fourth of July Pass) when posted. | ||||
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Illinois
IL
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law applies to emergency and maintenance vehicles. | |||||
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Indiana
IN
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law in effect. | ||||
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Iowa
IA
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Since 2018: Move Over law applies to ANY vehicle with hazard lights. | |||||
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Kansas
KS
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. First state to enact Move Over law (2000). | |||||
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Kentucky
KY
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law applies. | ||||
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Louisiana
LA
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law in effect. | ||||
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Maine
ME
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Studded tires allowed Oct 1 - May 1. Move Over law applies. | |||||
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Maryland
MD
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LOW | Chains required during declared snow emergencies. NOT allowed on vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Move Over law since 2010. | |||||
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Massachusetts
MA
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LOW | Chains permitted Nov 1 - May 1. Move Over law being expanded to include utility and disabled vehicles. | |||||
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Michigan
MI
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LOW | No specific chain laws - not commonly needed. Studded tires prohibited. Move Over law in effect. | |||||
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Minnesota
MN
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LOW | 🧰 Emergency Kit | Chains permitted when required for safety. Studded tires prohibited. Move Over law applies. Extreme cold gear recommended. | ||||
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Mississippi
MS
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law does not require lane change (slow down only). | |||||
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Missouri
MO
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law in effect. | ||||
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Montana
MT
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains | Chains may be required year-round when chain-up signs posted. Studded tires permitted Oct 1 - May 31. Move Over law applies. | ||||
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Nebraska
NE
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law in effect. | ||||
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Nevada
NV
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains |
Chains required for vehicles over 10,000 lbs when posted. Chain controls on mountain highways (Mt. Rose, Spooner Summit). Signs indicate requirements.
Ski area roads may require chains. Rental cars should include chains for mountain travel.
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New Hampshire
NH
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Studded tires allowed. Move Over law in effect. | |||||
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New Jersey
NJ
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law applies. | ||||
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New Mexico
NM
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains | Chains permitted when required for safety. Mountain areas can have significant snow. Move Over law in effect. | ||||
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New York
NY
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MEDIUM | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains allowed during declared snow emergencies. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law since 2011 includes tow trucks. | ||||
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North Carolina
NC
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law includes utility and maintenance vehicles. Fine up to $250. | |||||
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North Dakota
ND
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LOW | 🧰 Emergency Kit | Chains permitted when required for safety. Studded tires allowed. Extreme cold preparedness recommended. Move Over law applies. | ||||
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Ohio
OH
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law being expanded to cover distressed vehicles with hazard lights. | |||||
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Oklahoma
OK
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law in effect. | |||||
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Oregon
OR
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HIGH | ⛓️ Tire Chains 🔩 Studded Tires |
Chains required Nov 1 - Mar 31 when posted. Six chains required for compliance. Studded tires Nov 1 - Mar 31. Fine: minimum $880 for commercial vehicles!
Oregon has among the steepest chain violation penalties. Verify requirements before mountain travel.
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Pennsylvania
PA
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted Nov 1 - Apr 15. Move Over law requires slow to 20 mph below limit. Fines up to $2,000 for violations. | ||||
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Rhode Island
RI
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law does not require lane change (slow down only). | |||||
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South Carolina
SC
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law: $300-$500 fine, misdemeanor charges possible. | |||||
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South Dakota
SD
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law does not require lane change. Studded tires allowed Oct 1 - Apr 30. | |||||
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Tennessee
TN
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on. Move Over law applies. | ||||
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Texas
TX
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Move Over law: move over OR slow to 20 mph below limit. Includes municipal waste trucks. | |||||
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Utah
UT
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains 🚙 4WD/AWD Vehicle |
Chains required Oct 1 - Apr 30 when posted or conditions require. Popular ski canyons (Little/Big Cottonwood) have chain requirements.
Ski canyon roads may require chains or 4WD with snow tires.
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Vermont
VT
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Studded tires allowed. Move Over law in effect. | |||||
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Virginia
VA
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LOW | 💡 Headlights w/ Wipers | Chains permitted when required for safety. Wipers on = headlights on (law since 1998). Move Over law includes 20 mph reduction requirement. | ||||
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Washington
WA
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HIGH | ⛓️ Tire Chains 🔩 Studded Tires |
Chains required Nov 1 - Apr 1 on certain routes when posted. Mountain passes (Snoqualmie, Stevens) enforce strictly. Studded tires Nov 1 - Apr 1.
Mountain pass travel requires chains. Verify rental car includes chains for winter travel.
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Washington D.C.
DC
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LOW | Chains permitted during snow emergencies. Only US jurisdiction without Move Over law as of 2025. | |||||
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West Virginia
WV
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LOW | Chains permitted Nov 1 - Apr 15. Mountain roads can be hazardous. Move Over law applies. | |||||
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Wisconsin
WI
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LOW | Chains permitted when required for safety. Studded tires prohibited. Move Over law being expanded to all disabled vehicles. | |||||
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Wyoming
WY
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MEDIUM | ⛓️ Tire Chains | Chains permitted when required for safety. I-80 corridor can have severe winter conditions. Studded tires allowed. Move Over law applies. | ||||
Americas - South
12| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
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🇦🇷
Argentina
AR
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HIGH | 🔗 Rigid Tow Bar 🛞 Spare Tire | TWO triangles required. RIGID TOW BAR mandatory. Matafuegos (extinguisher) must have valid certification. Police actively check. | ||||
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🇧🇴
Bolivia
BO
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HIGH | 🛞 Spare Tire 🔧 Wheel Wrench | Spare tire and wheel wrench mandatory. Police checkpoints common. | ||||
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🇧🇷
Brazil
BR
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher became optional for cars in 2015, but mandatory for trucks and buses. | |||||
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🇨🇱
Chile
CL
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HIGH | Full equipment mandatory. "Revisión Técnica" inspection is comprehensive. | |||||
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🇨🇴
Colombia
CO
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HIGH | 🔧 Car Jack 🧱 Wheel Chocks 🧰 Tool Kit | Full "Equipo de Carretera" legally required: 2 triangles, vest, extinguisher, first aid, jack, 2 wheel blocks, and tool kit. Police checkpoints actively verify. | ||||
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🇪🇨
Ecuador
EC
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher and first aid kit mandatory. | |||||
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🇬🇾
Guyana
GY
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LOW | Triangle required. | |||||
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🇵🇾
Paraguay
PY
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher and first aid mandatory. | |||||
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🇵🇪
Peru
PE
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory. | |||||
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🇸🇷
Suriname
SR
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LOW | Basic requirements. | |||||
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🇺🇾
Uruguay
UY
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HIGH | TWO triangles required. Full equipment mandatory. | |||||
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🇻🇪
Venezuela
VE
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MEDIUM | Triangle mandatory. Current travel advisories in effect. |
Americas - Central
8| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
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🇧🇿
Belize
BZ
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LOW | Basic requirements. Triangle recommended. | |||||
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🇨🇷
Costa Rica
CR
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MEDIUM | 🔌 Jumper Cables | TWO triangles required. Jumper cables often required/checked at inspections. | ||||
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🇸🇻
El Salvador
SV
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory. | |||||
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🇬🇹
Guatemala
GT
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory for vehicle inspection. | |||||
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🇭🇳
Honduras
HN
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher required. | |||||
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🇲🇽
Mexico
MX
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MEDIUM | 🛞 Spare Tire 🔧 Car Jack | Spare tire and jack legally required. Fire extinguisher mandatory. | ||||
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🇳🇮
Nicaragua
NI
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory. | |||||
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🇵🇦
Panama
PA
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher required for vehicle registration. |
Americas - Caribbean
13| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
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🇦🇬
Antigua and Barbuda
AG
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LOW | No specific carriage laws. Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇧🇸
Bahamas
BS
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LOW | Drive on the left. Temporary permit required. | |||||
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🇧🇧
Barbados
BB
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LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇨🇺
Cuba
CU
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MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required for rental cars. | |||||
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🇩🇲
Dominica
DM
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LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇩🇴
Dominican Republic
DO
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MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher commonly required. | |||||
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🇬🇩
Grenada
GD
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LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇭🇹
Haiti
HT
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HIGH | Triangle recommended. Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
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🇯🇲
Jamaica
JM
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MEDIUM | Triangle required. Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇰🇳
Saint Kitts and Nevis
KN
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LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇱🇨
Saint Lucia
LC
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LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇻🇨
St Vincent & Grenadines
VC
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LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇹🇹
Trinidad and Tobago
TT
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MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required. Drive on the left. |
Asia
37| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
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🇦🇫
Afghanistan
AF
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HIGH | Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
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🇦🇲
Armenia
AM
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MEDIUM | Full equipment mandatory. | |||||
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🇦🇿
Azerbaijan
AZ
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MEDIUM | Full equipment mandatory. | |||||
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🇧🇩
Bangladesh
BD
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MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
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🇧🇹
Bhutan
BT
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LOW | Tourist travel requires licensed guide. | |||||
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🇧🇳
Brunei
BN
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LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇰🇭
Cambodia
KH
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LOW | International Driving Permit recommended. | |||||
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🇨🇳
China
CN
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory for SUVs/MPVs (7+ seats), optional for sedans. | |||||
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🇬🇪
Georgia
GE
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MEDIUM | Full equipment mandatory. | |||||
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🇭🇰
Hong Kong
HK
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LOW | Drive on the left. Strict traffic enforcement. | |||||
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🇮🇳
India
IN
|
MEDIUM | New cars sold with safety kit. High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) mandatory. | |||||
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🇮🇩
Indonesia
ID
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MEDIUM | New 2021 law: Fire extinguisher mandatory in all cars. | |||||
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🇮🇱
Israel
IL
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and vest required. | |||||
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🇯🇵
Japan
JP
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LOW | 🧨 Emergency Signal Flare | Triangle required on highways. EMERGENCY SIGNAL FLARE mandatory (standard equipment in Japanese cars, usually in passenger footwell). | ||||
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🇰🇿
Kazakhstan
KZ
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MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher and first aid kit mandatory. | |||||
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🇰🇬
Kyrgyzstan
KG
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MEDIUM | Full equipment mandatory. | |||||
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🇱🇦
Laos
LA
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LOW | International Driving Permit required. | |||||
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🇲🇴
Macau
MO
|
LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇲🇾
Malaysia
MY
|
LOW | Triangle mandatory. | |||||
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🇲🇻
Maldives
MV
|
LOW | Very limited roads. Mostly boat transport. | |||||
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🇲🇳
Mongolia
MN
|
MEDIUM | Triangle, extinguisher, first aid required. | |||||
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🇲🇲
Myanmar
MM
|
MEDIUM | Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
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🇳🇵
Nepal
NP
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Mountain roads. | |||||
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🇰🇵
North Korea
KP
|
HIGH | Tourist travel highly restricted. | |||||
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🇵🇰
Pakistan
PK
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MEDIUM | Enforced mostly on motorways (M-Series highways). | |||||
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🇵🇭
Philippines
PH
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MEDIUM | "Early Warning Device" (EWD) = Triangle. Mandatory. | |||||
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🇸🇬
Singapore
SG
|
LOW | Strict vehicle standards at import. No specific carriage law. | |||||
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🇰🇷
South Korea
KR
|
MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher mandatory from December 1, 2024 for all vehicles with 5+ seats (newly registered or ownership-transferred only, not retroactive). Must be labeled "compatible with automobiles" (자동차용) and minimum 0.7 kg. Checked during vehicle inspection. | |||||
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🇱🇰
Sri Lanka
LK
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇸🇾
Syria
SY
|
HIGH | Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
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🇹🇼
Taiwan
TW
|
LOW | Triangle required. | |||||
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🇹🇯
Tajikistan
TJ
|
MEDIUM | Full equipment mandatory. | |||||
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🇹🇭
Thailand
TH
|
LOW | Very lax enforcement on private cars. | |||||
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🇹🇱
Timor-Leste
TL
|
LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
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🇹🇲
Turkmenistan
TM
|
MEDIUM | Strict vehicle requirements. | |||||
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🇺🇿
Uzbekistan
UZ
|
MEDIUM | Full equipment mandatory. | |||||
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🇻🇳
Vietnam
VN
|
LOW | Fire extinguisher law for private cars was REPEALED in 2020 (too dangerous in extreme heat). |
Oceania
14| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
🇦🇺
Australia
AU
|
LOW | 📡 Satellite Phone/PLB 💧 Water Supply | No mandatory carriage equipment. OUTBACK TRAVEL: 20L water, satellite phone/PLB, and first aid kit strongly recommended. | ||||
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🇫🇯
Fiji
FJ
|
LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇰🇮
Kiribati
KI
|
LOW | Very limited road network. | |||||
|
🇲🇭
Marshall Islands
MH
|
LOW | Very limited road network. | |||||
|
🇫🇲
Micronesia
FM
|
LOW | Very limited road network. | |||||
|
🇳🇷
Nauru
NR
|
LOW | Single circular road around island. | |||||
|
🇳🇿
New Zealand
NZ
|
LOW | Similar to Australia/UK. No mandatory equipment but common sense items recommended. | |||||
|
🇵🇼
Palau
PW
|
LOW | Limited road network. | |||||
|
🇵🇬
Papua New Guinea
PG
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇼🇸
Samoa
WS
|
LOW | Drive on the left (changed in 2009). | |||||
|
🇸🇧
Solomon Islands
SB
|
LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇹🇴
Tonga
TO
|
LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇹🇻
Tuvalu
TV
|
LOW | Very limited road network. | |||||
|
🇻🇺
Vanuatu
VU
|
LOW | Drive on the right. |
Africa
54| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
🇩🇿
Algeria
DZ
|
MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher checked at vehicle inspection. | |||||
|
🇦🇴
Angola
AO
|
HIGH | Triangle and extinguisher required. Checkpoints common. | |||||
|
🇧🇯
Benin
BJ
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇧🇼
Botswana
BW
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Wildlife on roads. | |||||
|
🇧🇫
Burkina Faso
BF
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇧🇮
Burundi
BI
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇨🇲
Cameroon
CM
|
HIGH | Triangle and extinguisher required. Checkpoints common. | |||||
|
🇨🇻
Cape Verde
CV
|
LOW | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇨🇫
Central African Republic
CF
|
HIGH | Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
|
🇹🇩
Chad
TD
|
HIGH | Triangle required. Limited infrastructure. | |||||
|
🇰🇲
Comoros
KM
|
LOW | Limited road network. | |||||
|
🇨🇬
Congo
CG
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required. | |||||
|
🇨🇮
Côte d'Ivoire
CI
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required. | |||||
|
🇩🇯
Djibouti
DJ
|
LOW | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇨🇩
DR Congo
CD
|
HIGH | Equipment checks at checkpoints. | |||||
|
🇪🇬
Egypt
EG
|
HIGH | Fire extinguisher strictly checked at renewal and checkpoints. | |||||
|
🇬🇶
Equatorial Guinea
GQ
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇪🇷
Eritrea
ER
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Permit needed outside Asmara. | |||||
|
🇸🇿
Eswatini
SZ
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇪🇹
Ethiopia
ET
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇬🇦
Gabon
GA
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required. | |||||
|
🇬🇲
Gambia
GM
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇬🇭
Ghana
GH
|
MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher required. | |||||
|
🇬🇳
Guinea
GN
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇬🇼
Guinea-Bissau
GW
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇰🇪
Kenya
KE
|
HIGH | 🔌 Jumper Cables 🪢 Tow Rope | TWO triangles required. Jump leads and tow rope often required. Police checkpoints frequent. | ||||
|
🇱🇸
Lesotho
LS
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇱🇷
Liberia
LR
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇱🇾
Libya
LY
|
HIGH | Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
|
🇲🇬
Madagascar
MG
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇲🇼
Malawi
MW
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇲🇱
Mali
ML
|
HIGH | Triangle required. Travel advisories. | |||||
|
🇲🇷
Mauritania
MR
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇲🇺
Mauritius
MU
|
LOW | Triangle required. Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇲🇦
Morocco
MA
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and vest mandatory. | |||||
|
🇲🇿
Mozambique
MZ
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required. Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇳🇦
Namibia
NA
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. Drive on the left. Wildlife on roads. | |||||
|
🇳🇪
Niger
NE
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇳🇬
Nigeria
NG
|
HIGH | 🛞 Spare Tire 🔧 Car Jack 🔧 Wheel Spanner | "C-Caution" (Triangle) mandatory. Spare tire, jack, and wheel spanner also mandatory. | ||||
|
🇷🇼
Rwanda
RW
|
MEDIUM | Full equipment mandatory. Well-enforced. | |||||
|
🇸🇹
São Tomé and Príncipe
ST
|
LOW | Limited road network. | |||||
|
🇸🇳
Senegal
SN
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required. | |||||
|
🇸🇨
Seychelles
SC
|
LOW | Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇸🇱
Sierra Leone
SL
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇸🇴
Somalia
SO
|
HIGH | Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
|
🇿🇦
South Africa
ZA
|
MEDIUM | Triangle mandatory. Fire extinguisher mandatory for minibuses only. | |||||
|
🇸🇸
South Sudan
SS
|
HIGH | Travel advisories in effect. | |||||
|
🇸🇩
Sudan
SD
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇹🇿
Tanzania
TZ
|
MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher and first aid kit mandatory. | |||||
|
🇹🇬
Togo
TG
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇹🇳
Tunisia
TN
|
MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher required. | |||||
|
🇺🇬
Uganda
UG
|
MEDIUM | Triangle required. | |||||
|
🇿🇲
Zambia
ZM
|
MEDIUM | Triangle and extinguisher required. Drive on the left. | |||||
|
🇿🇼
Zimbabwe
ZW
|
HIGH | 🔴 Reflector Tape | TWO triangles required. REFLECTOR TAPE mandatory: white (front) and red (rear) honeycomb tape on bumpers. |
Middle East
12| Country | Triangle | Vest | Extinguisher | First Aid | Risk | Additional | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
🇧🇭
Bahrain
BH
|
LOW | Required for vehicle inspection (Istimara). | |||||
|
🇮🇷
Iran
IR
|
MEDIUM | Triangle, extinguisher, first aid required. | |||||
|
🇮🇶
Iraq
IQ
|
MEDIUM | Triangle recommended. Current travel advisories in effect. | |||||
|
🇯🇴
Jordan
JO
|
MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher required for vehicle registration. | |||||
|
🇰🇼
Kuwait
KW
|
LOW | Required for vehicle inspection. | |||||
|
🇱🇧
Lebanon
LB
|
MEDIUM | Fire extinguisher required. | |||||
|
🇴🇲
Oman
OM
|
LOW | Required for vehicle registration/inspection. | |||||
|
🇵🇸
Palestine
PS
|
HIGH | Follow Israeli requirements in practice. | |||||
|
🇶🇦
Qatar
QA
|
LOW | Required for vehicle inspection (Istimara). | |||||
|
🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
SA
|
MEDIUM | Strict "Saher" camera enforcement system (mainly speed and seatbelts). Equipment required for Istimara. | |||||
|
🇦🇪
UAE
AE
|
LOW | Mandatory to pass vehicle inspection (Istimara), but often missing in daily use. | |||||
|
🇾🇪
Yemen
YE
|
HIGH | Travel advisories in effect. |