New products: accident and emergency aids

Hazlight emergency kit

THE Hazlight emergency kit is regularly used by blue-light fleets but can also be used by regular fleet operators.

The kit includes five studs that produce flashing lights which can be seen almost a mile away and are automatically activated when removed from the carrying case. The studs are placed around the vehicle in the event of an emergency.

Batteries are not needed as the carrying case acts as a charger when plugged into a 12V socket.

Roadside emergency kit

The roadside emergency kit comes in a plastic carrying case which fits into the vehicle's boot.

It includes a red plastic warning triangle, torch, spare batteries and flashing illuminator light for use in the event of either a breakdown or an emergency.

The emergency lamp is a magnetic amber rotating beacon. It works off a 12v cigarette socket and attaches to the top of the vehicle to alert drivers that the vehicle is stationary.

AA European safety kit

THE AA's Motoring Abroad Safety Kit includes safety equipment which prepares motorists for driving on the opposite side to the road as well as emergency aid equipment.

The kit includes a red warning triangle and first aid kit encased in a hard carrier box. It has a universal set of bulbs for motoring abroad, so drivers are able to change headlights in an emergency, and there are also beam converters to ensure lights are correct for the opposite side of the road.

A magnetic GB sticker is included to warn other drivers that it is a righthand-drive vehicle. The equipment is included in a black holdall which can fit in the boot of the car.

RAC essential motoring kit

THE RAC safety kit is contained in a blue canvas -style carry bag. The kit includes a red safety-warning triangle for inside and outside vehicle use. A high visibility safety vest for drivers or passengers, disposable gloves, a rubber torch with batteries, a hammer for breaking glass in an emergency, a first-aid travel kit and fire extinguisher are also included. There is also an emergency bulb kit, a tyre service kit, de-icer spray and scraper, a ground mat and various hand tools.
The kit is portable and can be transported in the boot of a vehicle.

Tachodisc accident kit

THE Tachodisc accident kit provides everything a driver should need following an accident. The pack comes in a plastic wallet and enables drivers to record the details of an accident.

It includes a disposable camera to record a picture of the scene, a tape measure, a pen and crayon to mark vehicle positions and a European accident report form to ensure all the correct information is recorded at the time of the accident.