Anyone who has ever inspected their car knows that one of the control points is whether there is a warning triangle in the car.
If the warning triangle is missing, this is noted in the inspection report, and the fault must be rectified as soon as possible, according to The car test.
If the warning triangle is missing even at the next inspection, the car will fail, with a requirement for a follow-up inspection.
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May lead to fines
However, what many people do not realize is that it is not only the inspection companies that care about the warning triangle.
The warning triangle must always be in the car, and if it is missing during a routine check, the penalty is a fine of SEK 500.
This is something that many car owners are not aware of.
– When we report the speed, there is usually no problem. But when it costs SEK 500 not to have the warning triangle with you, people usually say: “I didn’t know that”, saying Richard Nilssontraffic police and operational coordinator at the police authority region west, to We Car Owners.
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Therefore, the warning triangle must be in the car
The reason why the warning triangle should always be in the car is that it should be at hand as a warning signal in the event of an accident.
According to the Swedish Transport Administration, the warning triangle must be set up at a distance of at least 100 meters from an accident or incident to warn other road users.
Warning triangles must always be set up on roads where the speed limit is 50 km/h or higher. Sweden is not the only country where you must carry certain mandatory equipment in the car.
In France, for example, you must carry a warning vest, a kit with replacement lamps and a first aid kit.
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Source: nyheter24.se
