what are the laws and stuff when driving between countries?

Question

I and my friend are planning a round europ car trip, i need to know when i get to the border of say italy what do i need, will i be allowed to drive my right hand drive british car there, where do i show my passport.

Answer 1

When you leave England you have a border control, mostly before and/or after the ferry or train.
The other borders of France are just lines on the map, so are those of Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Denmark and most of Germany, Italy and so on.

You still need to have your passport and your insurance papers with you at all times, but might not need to show them unless you are stopped by the police for whatever reason.

Having a right hand drive car on the continent is a little hard, but most people who do drive their cars on the wrong side of the road say you get used to it real fast.
If there are two of you the other one can pay at the toll boots and so on, you will only need to be real careful when you overtake or things like that, and if your friend is a driver himself you will not have any problem.

You will need to adjust your head lights and have a GB sticker. Your Automobile club has all info you need in that respect.

Answer 2

An International Driving Permit is useful, even in countries which recognise your British licence. You'll get it from the Automobile Association. They'll also tell you about all the other red tape, like insurance etc. You're allowed to drive a RH car on holiday in Europe. You show your passport when you leave one country and also a few metres down the road where you enter the next one. It's quite simple; there's a sign in several languages including English telling you what to do.