Hi Everyone, would anyone be able to tell me of a website that would give me accurate information about the laws and requirements of what you should have in your car while driving in Europe? I have heard something on the lines of a visibility jacket and spare bulb set...
Thank you in advance!
2007-02-12 01:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by sol_deandalucia 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Mainland Europe*
By law, you must display a GB sticker/plate on the rear of your vehicle.
You must fit headlight beam converters (to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic) plus carry a spare bulb kit.
Throughout mainland Europe, it is compulsory to carry a warning triangle, a first aid kit a spare bulb kit and a high visibility jacket. If you break down, you should put the red triangle at least 50 metres (150 metres on a motorway hard shoulder) behind your car, on the same side of the road.
If you are fined on the continent the only form of payment accepted is cash - credit cards are not accepted.
If you wear spectacles you must have a spare pair when travelling through France.
Don’t be caught out – make sure you carry the necessary equipment, and check the specific requirements of the countries you intend to visit (or travel through) in advance.
* Note: some EU countries have different laws e.g. a fire extinguisher may be required.
2007-02-12 01:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice checklist by the AA http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/eumotoring/compulsary.asp
2007-02-12 01:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here's a link to it on ebay motors UK
2007-02-12 02:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jim m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋