From 1 October, a change to be made by the Ministry of Transport should enter into force. Replacement bulbs or fuses should not be a necessary part of mandatory equipment. Some cars would no longer have to be either a reserve or a first aid kit.
“It is unnecessary to transport these parts in the car, for new cars, the driver also keeps changing the light on the service,” Minister of Transport Dan said, although he is able to replace the cracked lamp only a few, he is currently part of the compulsory equipment of all cars.
According to experts, this is a step in the right direction, informs server iDnes.cz. “The obligation to carry replacement bulbs and fuses in a number of European countries has already abolished or never introduced it. Replacement of the bulb in the main headlamp or in the rear light is also a hobby for experienced mechanics, “says Roman, Road Safety Team expert. “As for car kit, I always said we were carrying a small field hospital,” he adds.
If the ministry approves the draft, the medicine boxes should disappear, among other things, a plastic cloth, a pillow with a pillow or a three-point scarf. “For our immediate first-aid, this is not what we think of the health ministry,” says Dan. According to it, the exaggerated amount of things in the medicine cabinet is causing a problem in the speed of assistance. One must be sure what he is using. And if he’s not sure, he’d rather not use anything.
Drivers will no longer have to spend so much, which is another reason for changing the mandatory equipment. They will not have to buy a new first-aid kit every time one of the dressings has had a minimum shelf life. It was often the case that the drivers threw out the entire first aid kit.
“There is no objection to the restriction of the first aid kit and its use after the date given on the packaging.”‘Of course, assuming that the packaging, especially for dressing material, is not obviously damaged,” notes Franek.
Some cars will no longer need a reserve
Cars that are equipped with an emergency tire failure system will no longer need the spare wheel or tools needed to replace them. Such vehicles are usually equipped with gels or sprays that seal the tire, so the car will be serviced.
This change should also apply in the future to drivers who pay the assistance service provided by the Czech Republic for the replacement or repair of tires. “Assistance services today are very widespread and it should be at the discretion of each driver to ensure it or to take a spare tire,” commented Martin, chairman of the deputy subcommittee on transport, ANO.
The draft decree is now in the commentary process. Then it will be discussed by the Legislative Council of the Government.
“It is possible that he will still make some partial changes,” said Jacob Sadler of the Ministry of Transport. What definitely remains part of the mandatory equipment is a reflective vest for the driver and a warning triangle. Experts also wonder if a fire extinguisher will be included in it, rescuers would like to replace the broken scissors in the medicine box with a tool that could be cut in the car and would add a glass breaker.
“We have solved the removal of unnecessary components of mandatory equipment,” says Sadler. The ministry does not want to replace them with others. Drivers, however, recommend such things even though they drive. “For each motorist, for example, he or she wants to carry a tow rope or a safety belt cutter,” added Sadler.