Car battery jump leads in cabin baggage??

LisbonLaura

Hi folks.
As above: does anyone know if they are permitted?
I would have thought not, but what do I know.
Is there a section on car tools that can/cannot be taken?
Probably not, but if you don't ask etc. ..

eDicky

I would certainly carry a set of jump leads in my carry-on, if the need to do so arose. There's nothing offensive or dangerous about them and I wouldn't expect any problem.

tacpot12

They make an effective garrotte, and you might therefore be prohibited from carrying them on. That said, they are an unusual item and might get passed screening.

photome

tacpot12 wrote: »

They make an effective garrotte, and you might therefore be prohibited from carrying them on. That said, they are an unusual item and might get passed screening.

so does a necktie but I am sure they are ok

skid112

the metal on them will cause your bag to be searched, probably best to remove them and place them separately in the tray going through X-ray

Robin9

Why do you want them with you ?

Biggles

skid112 wrote: »

the metal on them will cause your bag to be searched, probably best to remove them and place them separately in the tray going through X-ray

No. The only problem with metal is if you're wearing any when you walk through the scanner.

There's metal of some kind inside nearly every cabin bag and they don't search the lot.

eDicky

tacpot12 wrote: »

They make an effective garrotte, and you might therefore be prohibited from carrying them on. That said, they are an unusual item and might get passed screening.

Many things could be used as a garrotte, more effective and less clumsy than car jumper cables. For example, the phone USB cable that we carry. But they are not prohibited in hand luggage.

Marktheshark

Just dont start anything.....

Lorian

Tools are forbidden in hand luggage. I've had a number confiscated when I've forgotten they are in my bag.

including:
screwdrivers
Duct Tape (new roll too boo)
Small Spanners
Cable ties (long ones).

Have I argued about all of them? yes.

Would I risk trying to get jump leads on? No.

Gloomendoom

Lorian wrote: »

Tools are forbidden in hand luggage. I've had a number confiscated when I've forgotten they are in my bag.

Same here.