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