British drivers often fail to comply with the law in European countries by not carrying road safety products when driving.
They risk an on-the-spot fine or even worse, a serious accident.
Drivers in some countries need to carry a warning triangle, spare bulbs, first aid kit, yellow jacket and a fire extinguisher.
The French and Spanish rules are very strict and on-the-spot fines are rigidly enforced.
British motorists do not need to carry any safety products at home but European legislation will eventually force motorists to carry certain items while driving in the UK.
A complete European Travel Kit' has been developed which includes a warning triangle, spare bulb and fuse kit, yellow jacket, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, plus a headlamp deflector kit and a GB sticker.
A tyre fix aerosol that can seal a flat is also included, as nearly 10 per cent of all breakdowns are due to a puncture.
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