Is it mandatory for cars to be equipped with fire extinguishers?
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It is not mandatory for cars to be equipped with fire extinguishers. According to relevant regulations: medium-sized and above passenger vehicles, as well as hazardous goods transport vehicles, should be equipped with fire extinguishers and fire-fighting equipment that are within their validity period. Failure to comply will result in a warning or corresponding fines. Although there are no strict requirements for private cars to have fire extinguishers, during the annual vehicle inspection, a fire extinguisher must be present in the car; otherwise, the inspection will not be passed. Cars can use dry powder fire extinguishers or water-based fire extinguishers. Dry powder fire extinguishers are quick and effective in extinguishing fires, and they are also inexpensive and widely applicable. Water-based fire extinguishers are further divided into water-based clean water fire extinguishers, water-based foam fire extinguishers, and water-based mist fire extinguishers, which are characterized by being dust-free, anti-suffocation, effective in fire extinguishing, and non-toxic and environmentally friendly.