Croatia has been 1 of Poles' favourite vacation destinations for years. The picturesque coast, the crystal clear water and the sun warrant make all year thousands of us pack cars and head south. Unfortunately, in this vacation excitement it is easy to forget the prosaic but highly crucial details specified as mandatory car equipment. Croatian police are celebrated for their meticulous control and ruthless enforcement of local regulations. It turns out that Polish, frequently incomplete or expired car first aid kit, can become a origin of problems that no 1 wants on vacation. Talk about a mandata that in utmost cases can scope even EUR 500and, even worse, the anticipation of receiving no further driving until deficiencies are corrected.
The story of 1 object and reality: Standard HRN 1112
Many drivers are looking for information about this one circumstantial objectThe absence of which can origin an avalanche of problems. But fact is more complex and dangerous. The problem is not the deficiency of a single patch, but non-compliance of the full first aid kit with the Croatian HRN 1112 standard.
Poland does not have strict, legally imposed requirements regarding the composition of the automotive first aid kit, which makes the content of our kits very different. However, Croatia, like many European countries (e.g. Germany with their DIN 13164 standard), clearly determines what needs to be in the first aid kit. Croatian police during inspection do not check if you have a first aid kit – she checks if its contents are complete and consistent with the local standard. And as crucial as it is not expired.
Yeah. EXP is frequently this "missing element". Even if the composition of our first aid kit is akin to Croatian requirements, if the expiry date on the packaging has passed, it is useless in the eyes of the police officer, which is equivalent to its absence.
What must the first aid kit contain in accordance with Croatian regulations?
To avoid unpleasantness, it is worth verifying the contents of your first aid kit or simply buying a new, European standard. Standard HRN 1112 is very akin to the popular German standard in Poland DIN 13164. The key elements that request to be included are:
- Various types of bandages and dressings: Including elastic bands, knitted bandages of different widths.
- Sterile compressors: At least respective pieces, of different dimensions (e.g. 10×10 cm).
- Set of patches: Both cut and large part in the cutting roll.
- Triangular brush and dressing scarf (so-called "templak").
- Scissors with rounded ends.
- disposable gloves (vinyl).
- Rescue blankets (NRC/thermal insulation foil): This is an component which many drivers forget, and which is simply a standard in European medical kits.
- Instructions for first aid.
What's crucial is in the first aid kit. there must be no medicines (for pain, drops, etc.) nor alcohol-based disinfectants.
Consequences of deficiency of a first-aid kit: The real size of the mandate
Mandate information in the amount EUR 500 they act on the imagination and, although in most standard cases they are exaggerated, have their origin in the strictness of Croatian law. The standard mandate for deficiency of required equipment, including first aid kits, is usually around 300 kun (approx. 40 euro).
So why higher amounts? The word of office shall depend on the officer's assessment of the situation. If the check shows gross deficiencies in the equipment (e.g. no triangle, fire extinguisher, vests and first aid kits) and the driver shows a disrespectful attitude, the sum of the tickets may increase.
However, the most serious consequence is not the fine itself, but the anticipation no further driving. A police officer has the right to consider that a vehicle without essential safety equipment is not capable of travelling on the road. In specified a situation, he will order the car to be left in the parking lot until the acquisition and presentation of a complete, according to the standards of the first aid kit. In the mediate of a vacation trip, specified a complication is much worse than any ticket.
How can we prepare to avoid problems? Simple Guide
Getting ready to leave is simple and does not cost much compared to possible problems.
- Check your current medical kit. First check expiry date. If it's expired, replace it without hesitation. Then compare its composition with the list of requirements of DIN 13164 or HRN 1112.
- Buy a fresh first aid kit. The simplest and most reliable solution is to buy a fresh first aid kit, which has a certificate of compliance with the standard DIN 13164. They are widely available in Poland in automotive, supermarket and online stores, and their cost is only PLN 30-50. It's a tiny price to pay for peace of mind.
- Don't buy it at the last minute. The first aid kit can besides be purchased at gas stations in Austria, Slovenia or Croatia, but it will usually be more expensive.
The past of mandate for a first aid kit in Croatia is an excellent example of how crucial it is to prepare and respect local regulations, even if they seem trivial to us. Croatian Road Police (Policija) take the issue of safety very seriously. For them, complete equipment is not a bureaucratic invention, but a real component that can save lives in the event of an accident on a crowded vacation highway.
This “one missing object” is the most common common sense and driver awareness. The investment of respective twelve zlotys in a fresh complete first aid kit is the cheapest insurance against stress, parking tickets and forced stops. It is simply a tiny motion that shows that we are liable participants of road traffic – not only in Poland, but throughout Europe.
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Are you driving to Croatia? The absence of this subject in the medicine cabinet is simply a mandate of 500 euros and no further driving
