Poland to Require First‑Aid Kits in New Passenger Cars from 2027

Poland's Ministry of Infrastructure plans to amend vehicle technical regulations so that passenger cars first registered after 31 March 2027 must carry a first‑aid kit. The requirement applies only to newly registered vehicles and is not retroactive, meaning existing cars will not need to be retrofitted.

The draft does not specify the exact contents of the kit, but it advises buyers to look for kits that meet the DIN 13164 standard used across many EU states. Non‑compliance could result in fines of up to 3,000 zł. Currently, first‑aid kits are mandatory only for certain vehicle categories such as taxis, driving‑school cars and some passenger‑transport vehicles.

The change aligns Poland with other EU countries that already require such kits, including Austria, Germany, Greece and the Czech Republic.