Which device must be compulsorily installed on all motor vehicles in order to drive on public roads?

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To reduce noise pollution, the General Vehicle Regulations establish that all motor vehicles (including mopeds) must be equipped with an explosion silencer device (muffler). This element is fundamental for controlling the noise generated by the engine; therefore, driving with a 'free exhaust' (without a silencer) or with resonator tubes is prohibited. Regarding the other options: A fire extinguisher is mandatory for buses and cargo transport vehicles (trucks), but not for all vehicles (such as private cars or motorcycles). A set of belts is no longer a mandatory spare part due to the technical complexity of modern engines.

Which device must be compulsorily installed on all motor vehicles in order to drive on public roads?

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