# Greece vehicle first-aid kit mandates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-vehicle-first-aid-kit-mandates
> Updated: 2026-08-20T11:46:15.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Greece has introduced new regulations requiring all motor vehicles, excluding two-wheelers, to carry a standardized first-aid kit, referred to as a ‘car pharmacy’. Effective 1 January 2027, these kits must adhere to European DIN 13164:2022 or equivalent ISO standards and comply with Medical Device Regulation MDR 2017/745.

The mandatory kit must consist of exactly 16 items, including sterile dressings, gauze, elastic bandages, a thermal rescue blanket, trauma scissors, and face masks. All components must bear a CE marking and be stored in an accessible, unlocked, and resistant container.

The Hellenic Red Cross has provided guidance stating that kits must not contain items other than bandages and pharmaceutical supplies. Drivers are responsible for ensuring materials are renewed regularly—noting the importance of renewal during summer months—and must not exceed a two-year expiration period. Non-compliance will result in penalties under the Highway Code.

As the 2027 deadline approaches, drivers are already encountering issues during vehicle inspections (KTEO). Many are facing inspection failures not due to mechanical defects, but because of missing or inadequate safety equipment, such as warning triangles, fire extinguishers, or improperly equipped first-aid kits that do not meet the upcoming expanded requirements.

## Claims

- The Greek Red Cross is providing guidance on mandatory car first aid kits. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- First aid kits are mandatory for all motor vehicles in Greece, excluding two-wheeled vehicles. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Non-compliance with first aid kit regulations results in penalties under the Highway Code. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- First aid kits must be placed in an easily and immediately accessible position within the vehicle. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- First aid kits must not be locked or contain any objects other than bandages and pharmaceutical supplies. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Pharmaceutical supplies must be renewed at intervals, particularly during summer months, and no longer than every two years. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Greece vehicle inspections: Mandatory safety equipment requirements

Drivers in Greece are failing vehicle inspections due to missing mandatory safety equipment. New regulations starting in 2027 will require more extensive first aid kits to meet European standards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-vehicle-inspections-mandatory-safety-equipment-requirements

### 2026-08-10: Greece mandates new specifications for vehicle first aid kits

The Hellenic Red Cross has outlined new requirements for mandatory car first aid kits in Greece, emphasizing accessibility, specific contents, and regular renewal of supplies to avoid penalties.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-mandates-new-specifications-for-vehicle-first-aid-kits

### 2026-07-26: Greece mandates 16‑item car first‑aid kit from 1 January 2027

Greece will enforce a 16‑item first‑aid kit for all motor vehicles (except two‑wheelers) starting 1 Jan 2027, under DIN 13164 standards and MDR 2017/745.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-mandates-16item-car-firstaid-kit-from-1-january-2027

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