Safety Expert: Fire Extinguisher, Triangle, and First-Aid Kit Won't Be Mandatory in Licensing if Valid

Fire extinguishers, reflective triangles, and first-aid kits won't become mandatory under Egypt's updated vehicle licensing procedures as long as they are present, valid, and meet specifications, according to Major General Dr. Ayman El-Dabaa, a traffic safety expert. He made the statement during an interview on the "Arabeyati" program broadcast on Radio Egypt, hosted by journalist and media figure Hisham El-Zeiny.

Safety Equipment and the New Licensing Rules

El-Dabaa explained that these technical aids are essential for protecting the driver first and foremost, and are directly linked to handling situations that may require rapid intervention in emergencies. He added that over 80% of countries worldwide approve and adopt these technical aids, reflecting their importance as safety and security tools inside vehicles.

Low Cost, High Value

The figure stands out. The cost of these aids is often not high, but they are extremely important, according to the traffic safety expert. Having them in the vehicle in valid condition and matching specifications is of paramount importance to the vehicle's occupants, El-Dabaa confirmed.

Safety equipment inside cars remains an essential part of protecting the driver, foremost among them the fire extinguisher, reflective triangle, and first-aid kit, as tools linked to safety and security. The varying nature of their mandatory status in licensing procedures doesn't diminish their actual necessity on the road.

This clarification comes after the update of licensing procedures under presidential directives, which raised widespread questions among drivers about the fate of these essentials in the licensing process. The answer is clear: as long as they are valid and meet specifications, there is no new mandatory requirement.

El-Dabaa stressed the need for these aids to be available with the required specifications and in valid condition for use, emphasizing that the adoption of such tools in a large number of countries reflects their importance as safety and security means inside vehicles.