KTEO

First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle: what equipment does the KTEO check?

The safety equipment every car in Greece must carry under the Highway Code, what the KTEO inspection checks and what to look out for with the first aid kit and fire extinguisher.

3 min readTsirakis Nikolaos · Chania

Before you take your car to the KTEO (the Greek vehicle inspection, similar to the MOT in the UK), or in case of a police check, it must carry the basic safety equipment. It is one of the simplest reasons for a car to fail the KTEO, and one of the easiest to avoid.

What is mandatory

Under the Greek Highway Code, every car must carry:

  • A warning triangle, to warn other drivers if you stop on the road.
  • A fire extinguisher, of the right type for the vehicle.
  • A first aid kit, with the essential first aid items.

The KTEO checks that all three are present; if something is missing or not in good condition, it is recorded as a defect and a re-inspection may be needed. The traffic police can also ask to see them during a check, and a fine applies if they are missing.

First aid kit: check what is inside

A car first aid kit must have specific contents. From 1 January 2027 it must meet the DIN 13164:2022 standard, with 16 items such as a rescue blanket, sterile dressings and first aid scissors. Many items also have an expiry date, so an old kit, even one that has never been opened, may no longer be compliant. If you are buying one now, get a kit that already meets the new standard.

Fire extinguisher: two quick checks

  • The pressure gauge needle should be in the green.
  • Check the label with the date and service record. If it is very old, empty or dented, replace it.

Keep the fire extinguisher firmly secured and easy to reach, not buried under everything in the boot.

Reflective vest

It is a good idea to always keep a reflective vest inside the cabin, not in the boot, so you can put it on before you get out of the car. If you stop at the side of the road, especially at night, it makes you visible from far away. It is mandatory in quite a few European countries, so you will need it if you travel abroad by car.

Everything in one place in Chania

At our shop you will find car first aid kits, fire extinguishers, warning triangles, reflective vests and ready-made safety kits, so you can go to the KTEO without the stress.

These tips are general. Every car has its own manufacturer specifications, so ask us about yours.

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