What equipment must you carry in a car in Sweden?
The warning triangle, when to set it out, and what the sources do not confirm.
Short answer
A warning triangle belongs to a car's equipment in Sweden, and the driver is responsible for carrying it, according to NTF. Trafikverket says it must always be set out where the speed limit is above 50 km/h when your car has stopped. The pages checked do not confirm a requirement for a vest, first aid kit or fire extinguisher.
Why
- NTF says the warning triangle belongs to the car's equipment and that the driver is responsible for carrying it when driving.
- The Traffic Ordinance (3 kap. 57 §) says the driver of a vehicle that must be equipped with a warning triangle must set the triangle out.
- Trafikverket says to place the triangle at least 100 metres from the car, preferably further, so that other road users are warned.
Details
NTF says the triangle is to be set out if you are stuck on the carriageway or hard shoulder and cannot move the vehicle at once, or if it has stopped at a level crossing, and that this also applies to trailers. Trafikverket also says to switch on the hazard lights. A reflective vest, first aid kit or fire extinguisher is not mentioned on the Visit Sweden, NTF or Trafikverket pages checked, so ask Transportstyrelsen if you need to be sure. For an emergency, see the emergency number in Sweden, and for other rules, driving and road rules in Sweden.
Tip
Check that the triangle is in the car before you set off, and be careful when you set it out, as Trafikverket advises.
What may differ
Trafikverket's page gives the rule for roads where the speed limit is above 50 km/h. It does not describe slower roads, so check with Transportstyrelsen if you are unsure.
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Sources
- NTF: Other questions about carsChecked at:
- NTF: Where to place the warning triangleChecked at:
- Trafikverket: If your car breaks downChecked at:
- Traffic Ordinance (1998:1276), riksdagen.seChecked at:
- Visit Sweden: Driving in SwedenChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Transportstyrelsen before you travel.
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