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If you drive abroad by car, you have to be prepared for minor deviations. Dealing with the warm vests, for example, is not uniformly regulated. In some countries they are even required by law for every occupant. So both for the driver and for the passengers and they must always be easily accessible in the interior. If you get out of the car in an accident without a safety vest, there is a risk of hefty fines in some countries Punish. The safety vest is just one example, there are other things that you have to have with you in other countries. Different regulations apply in Europe for the use of high-visibility vests.
the safety vest in the car
The overview below gives you an overview of the regulations regarding safety vests in Europe:
| Country | Safety vests compulsory | Must be carried in the car | penalty for violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | when leaving the vehicle (accident) | ❌ | from € 50 |
| Bulgaria | when leaving the vehicle (accident/out of town) | ❌ | from € 25 |
| Finland | when leaving the vehicle (accident) | ❌ | no fine |
| France | when leaving the vehicle (accident/out of town) | ✅ | from € 90 |
| Italy | when leaving the vehicle (accident/out of town) | ❌ | from € 42 |
| Croatia | when leaving the vehicle (accident/in town/out of town) | ❌ | no fine |
| Luxembourg | when leaving the vehicle (motorway & expressway) | ❌ | from € 74 |
| Norway | when leaving the vehicle (motorway & rural -> for cars registered in Norway) | ❌ | no fine |
| Austria | when leaving the vehicle (accident on the motorway & expressway) | ❌ | from € 14 |
| Portugal | when leaving the vehicle (motorway & extra-urban -> – only for cars registered in Portugal) | ❌ | from € 60 |
| Romania | when leaving the vehicle (accident) | ❌ | from € 120 |
| Serbia | when exiting the vehicle (open road) | ❌ | from € 25 |
| Slovakia | when leaving the vehicle (out of town & motorway) | ❌ | no fine |
| Slovenia | when leaving the vehicle (motorway & expressway) | ❌ | from € 100 |
| Spain | when leaving the vehicle (accident/motorway/country road) | ❌ | from € 200 |
Use of a rental car outside of Germany: Check if there are safety vests in the car. Safety vests are now part of the basic equipment in vehicles. Before starting your journey with a rental car, check whether you are at least Safety vest is in the car. In this way you can avoid an impending fine if necessary (breakdown or accident) and you will also be better seen by other road users with the safety vest, which increases safety. Anyone who travels abroad by car should generally always previously informed about the traffic rules and regulations applicable in the respective country. Exceeding the speed limit, for example, can also be very expensive.
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