site.btaGreece Puts Off New Car First Aid Kit Requirements Until January 2027

The introduction of new requirements for the contents of car first aid kits in Greece has been postponed until January 1, 2027, local media reported, citing a ministerial decision.

The mandatory implementation of the new rules had initially been scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026, but the deadline has now been extended, giving drivers more time to comply and equip their vehicles, while also allowing the market to ensure sufficient supply.

Under the changes, every car first aid kit must meet the DIN 13164:2022 standard and include 16 mandatory first aid items in line with European safety requirements, according to the Greek website Car & Motor.

Under the new provisions, from the start of 2027 drivers without an updated first aid kit will be fined EUR 30 for missing mandatory equipment, the report said.

Separately, aggressive drivers in Greece face steep fines of up to EUR 8,000 under new traffic regulations, Greece's Proto Thema newspaper reported earlier. The updated road traffic rules introduce serious penalties for dangerous driving.