Will points be deducted if a car does not have a fire extinguisher?

[LaElizabeth]

In China, private cars are not required by law to be equipped with a car fire extinguisher, so no points will be deducted. However, medium-sized (and above) passenger vehicles and hazardous goods transport vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher and firefighting equipment that are within their validity period. The fire extinguisher should be securely installed on the vehicle body and easily accessible. Violators will be given a warning or fined between 20-200 yuan. Here are the relevant details: 1. Fire extinguisher selection standards: According to national regulations, the minimum capacity for a car fire extinguisher is one kilogram. As a car owner, when purchasing a car fire extinguisher, you can choose one between 1-3 kilograms. Additionally, since the storage conditions for fire extinguishers in cars are not ideal, it is best to choose a dry powder or water-based fire extinguisher. 2. Usage standards for dry powder fire extinguishers: (1) Before use, the fire extinguisher should be shaken thoroughly several times to ensure the dry powder inside is loosened. (2) Pull out the safety pin and hold the nozzle with your hand (for tube-less fire extinguishers, support the bottom of the bottle with your hand) and aim the nozzle at the base of the flame. (3) Press the handle of the fire extinguisher firmly, and the dry powder will be discharged from the nozzle.

[AlessandraDella]

I'm just an ordinary car owner. Last time when I went on an outing by car, we talked about vehicle safety equipment. Fire extinguishers aren't generally mandatory for private cars, so you won't get penalty points for not having one. There's no such legal requirement. However, I personally keep a small fire extinguisher in my trunk as a precaution. If the car catches fire, being able to put it out immediately is crucial. I've heard that for friends whose vehicles are used for transportation, fire extinguishers are mandatory - otherwise they might fail safety inspections and face penalties or fines. Overall, private cars aren't required to have fire extinguishers, but for safety's sake, I recommend spending about a hundred yuan to get one. It doesn't take up much space. Developing good habits benefits everyone - don't wait until an accident happens to regret it.

[VonAllison]

Having driven for decades, I'm quite familiar with car equipment. Fire extinguishers aren't mandatory for regular family cars, so if your vehicle doesn't have one, you generally won't get penalized. Penalties mostly come from traffic violations. However, it's important to note that commercial vehicles must be equipped with fire extinguishers, or they may face penalties. Not having a fire extinguisher itself doesn't incur demerit points, but if safety equipment is found missing during annual inspections, it might affect passing. I recommend all car owners consider getting one—they're inexpensive, and a small-sized one will do. In critical moments, it can save lives, especially during summer when high temperatures increase the risk of spontaneous combustion. I always keep one in my car year-round, and it gives me much more peace of mind. Safety first—this kind of investment is worth it.

[VanCaroline]

Will I get points deducted for not having a fire extinguisher in my car? Basically, no. Legally speaking, private cars are not required to carry a fire extinguisher, so not having one is not considered a traffic violation that results in point deductions. However, certain vehicles like taxis or trucks must be equipped with one, otherwise they may be fined during inspections. A fire extinguisher is more of a safety recommendation—being able to respond quickly in case of a fire can minimize damage. Although no points are deducted, I recommend keeping one in your car. It may not be used often, but preventive measures are important. During routine inspections, this is generally not checked unless there's an accident.