Currently, which vehicles are legally required by regulations to carry a set of spare bulbs and the necessary tools to change them?

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The correct answer is none, it is optional. Previously, the General Vehicle Regulation mandated carrying a set of spare bulbs and tools, but this obligation was removed (Order PRE/52/2010). The main reason is the technical complexity of modern vehicles: many use Xenon or LED lights, or have designs that require dismantling body parts (like the bumper) to access the headlight, making roadside replacement unfeasible and dangerous. Therefore, while it is recommended to carry them if your car allows for easy replacement, it is legally no longer mandatory for any vehicle.

Currently, which vehicles are legally required by regulations to carry a set of spare bulbs and the necessary tools to change them?

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