When planning a car trip abroad, it is important to ensure not only the technical serviceability of the vehicle, but also to take care of the appropriate equipment of the first aid kit. Find out what you need to have in your car first aid kit to cross the border with neighboring countries

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Each country has its own requirements for the minimum set of medical supplies in a car. To avoid fines, misunderstandings, and simply to have everything you need in an emergency, read our article about the contents of car first aid kits in European countries.

Car first aid kit in Poland

Poland has minimum requirements for a car first aid kit - and it's true. In this country, there is no direct legal obligation to have a car first aid kit, but it is still recommended by the Polish government to have a standard set of medical supplies in the car. And not only in case of health problems while traveling, but also in case of inspection. For example, the police or border guards may check your first aid kit during a random stop or security check, and if you do not have a first aid kit, they will at least advise you to get one as soon as possible.

The main first aid items to have in a first aid kit in Poland:

- Sterile bandages.

- Elastic bandages.

- Dressing material.

- Scissors.

- Adhesive plaster.

- Antiseptic for wound treatment.

Important! Additionally, given the general recommendations for car travel in the EU, drivers are advised to also have first aid medicines in the first aid kit: analgesics, antihistamines (anti-allergic), and antibacterial agents.

Car first aid kit in Slovakia

Unlike Poland, Slovakia has clear requirements for a first aid kit in a car, according to national legislation. The absence of a first aid kit or its incomplete configuration may result in a fine.

Contents of a car first aid kit in Slovakia:

- Sterile bandages of different sizes;

- Elastic bandages;

- Dressing napkins;

- Scissors with blunt ends;

- Disposable gloves;

- Plasters of different sizes;

- Disinfectant solution;

- Thermal blanket (isothermal blanket);

- Ammonia.

The first aid kit in Slovakia must comply with the European standard DIN 13164, which regulates the minimum set for car first aid kits.

Car first aid kit in Hungary

The requirements for a first aid kit in a car in Hungary also comply with the European standard DIN 13164 In this country, a car first aid kit is mandatory, and if you do not have one, you may also receive a fine.

Mandatory components of the first aid kit:

- Sterile dressings;

- Elastic bandages;

- Dressing napkins;

- Adhesive plasters of different sizes;

- Scissors;

- Disinfectants;

- Thermal blanket;

- Means for cardiopulmonary resuscitation

In Hungary, they may check not only the presence of a first aid kit in the car or its contents, but also the expiration dates of its components. Therefore, take this issue seriously in this country, even if you are passing through Hungary in transit.

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Car first aid kit in Romania

The necessary elements of a first aid kit in Romania, as in many other European countries, are first aid components. Having a first aid kit in the car is a mandatory requirement in Romania.

Mandatory items in the first aid kit:

- Sterile bandages;

- Elastic bandages;

- Plasters;

- Disinfectants;

- Wipes for cleaning wounds;

- Disposable gloves;

- Scissors;

- Thermal blanket.

Before traveling to Romania, it is also important to check whether the first aid kit complies with the European standard DIN 13164 and whether the components have not expired.

Earlier we wrote about the new rules of car inspection for entering Romania

Car first aid kit in Moldova

There are also requirements for a first aid kit in Moldova, and they also apply to all transit or foreign cars in Moldova. At the same time, the Moldovan police really “like” to regularly check the presence of a first aid kit, especially at border crossings.

The main components of a car first aid kit in Moldova:

- Sterile bandages of different sizes;

- Elastic bandages;

- Adhesive plasters;

- Dressing materials;

- Antiseptic;

- Disposable gloves;

- Scissors;

- Ammonia;

- Validol;

- Alcohol solution of iodine

Please note! In Moldova, the police can also check the expiration dates of medicines and materials in the first aid kit and issue a fine if the components are expired. The full list of first aid kits in Moldova can be found at this link.

Car first aid kit in Ukraine

What about the car first aid kit in Ukraine? According to the State Standard of Ukraine DSTU 3961-2000, car first aid kits must be a mandatory part of every car. The contents of a car first aid kit in Ukraine, as in many European countries, consist of first aid items. However, the absence of a first aid kit may result in a fine of UAH 340, which is issued as a violation under Article 121(1) of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.

Standard equipment of a first aid kit in Ukraine:

- Sterile dressings;

- Elastic bandages;

- Adhesive plasters;

- Disinfectants;

- Disposable gloves;

- Scissors;

- Means for cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

- Ammonia; Ammonia;

- Thermal blanket.

It should be noted that Ukraine uses its own standards on the roads, but they are very similar to the European ones, so it is possible for the first aid kit to simply comply with the well-known European standard DIN 13164.

Important! The requirements for the complete set of a first aid kit may differ from country to country, but the main medical supplies that you need to have in your car are first aid supplies.

Remember. Having a first aid kit in your car is not just a legal requirement in most countries, but a direct issue of your own safety and the safety of passengers for whom you are responsible as a driver. The mandatory issues of car safety in Europe also include the availability of GREEN CARD insurance, without which traveling in European countries will not be possible. Take care of GREEN CARD right now at Visit Ukraine to make your car trip financially secure and meet all the requirements of European legislation.

Remember. There is a difference between an international and a national driving license, understanding of which will help you to plan your trip abroad properly.  

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