The news that appeared in the press in the past few days, claiming that it has become mandatory to have equipment such as pliers and screwdrivers in vehicles, had a wide impact on the public. Following the investigation in question, the Ministry of Internal Affairs put an end to the discussions by making an official statement on the issue.

The Ministry stated that no new regulations have been made in the regulation regarding the equipment that must be kept in vehicles. Emphasizing that the current rules remain valid, officials stated that news that misinforms the public should not be respected.

The regulation change argument does not reflect reality

In the news that was stated to be sourced from TRT News and spread in a short time, it was claimed that new safety equipment was added to the safety equipment required to be in vehicles within the scope of the Highway Traffic Law. According to these claims, it was claimed that in addition to fire extinguishers, first aid kits and reflectors, pliers, screwdrivers and various light bulbs were also included among the essential equipment.

In addition, information that parts such as spare wheels, tire inflation devices, tow ropes, wheel wrenches and jacks were considered essential were quickly circulated on social media and various platforms. However, the official information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs revealed that all of these claims were baseless.

Clear warning from the Ministry: The last change was made in 2012

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminds that the last change in the regulation regarding the equipment that must be kept in vehicles was made in 2012. Ministry officials underlined that no new regulations have been made since then and stated that the news that tools such as pliers and screwdrivers have been made mandatory do not reflect the truth.

In the official statement, it was emphasized that such contents circulated were not true and that citizens should not rely on such baseless arguments.

This clear statement from the Ministry aims to eliminate the confusion among drivers. It has been confirmed that there are no additional obligations other than the existing regulatory decisions.

What do you think about this statement made by the Ministry?