Every driver in Greece must carry a first-aid kit from 1 January 2027 — here’s what it must contain
Greek motorists will be required by law to carry a first-aid kit in their vehicle from 1 January 2027, under new road safety rules aimed at ensuring drivers can respond immediately to emergencies on the road.
Zakim Memet Ali, head trainer at the Hellenic Red Cross, stressed that having the right equipment was only half the requirement — knowing how to use it properly matters just as much.
Under the specifications, the vehicle kit must include sterile gauze, compresses, plasters of various sizes, elastic and triangular bandages, disposable gloves, a protective mask, trauma shears and a thermal foil blanket, providing the materials needed to deliver basic first aid until help arrives.
Mr Ali said kits needed to be checked regularly, since medical supplies carry expiry dates and any item used must be replaced immediately. The kit should also be kept somewhere easily accessible within the vehicle, so it can be used without delay in an emergency. To count as compliant, the kit must meet the DIN 13164:2022 standard.
The Hellenic Red Cross noted that simply owning a complete kit is not enough on its own — training the public in first aid and how to respond to road accidents is equally important if people are to provide effective help when it’s needed. The organisation runs training programmes for drivers, professionals and any interested member of the public.
