What items do I have to keep in my car by law?

Can you tell me what items I have to keep in my car by law please? There two things I can think of which may be required, a warning triangle and two yellow vests but I am not sure.

Asked on 19 February 2024 by

Answered by David Ross

In the UK there are no items you are legally required to carry. If stopped by the police you are required to show a valid driving licence, proof of insurance and a valid MoT certificate if required, but if you do not have these items to hand you have seven days to produce them at a police station.

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