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European Travel || What you Need to Know.
With the season of summer holidays and working abroad upon us it's time to get ready for driving across Europe. There are rules and regulations that could lead to hefty fines or even points on your licence. If you are planning a trip, or you will be working abroad we've prepared a handy checklist of things you might need.
Things you will need (everything below can be found in our new European Travel Section)
You have to display a GB sign, if you fail to do so you could be fined.
When driving within Europe you are required to carry reflective jackets for all passengers including the driver. These are to be used as soon as you leave your vehicle during a breakdown or emergency. If you are hiring a car it is not guaranteed that these will come included.
It is a legal requirement to not dazzle oncoming drivers. Before driving in Europe you must adjust your headlamps for driving on the right hand side of the road. To do this you can use headlamp converters, found here.
Warning triangles are compulsory in most countries. They should be used during an emergency or breakdown.
First Aid Kits are compulsory when driving in Austria, France and Germany.
You should carry a breathalyser with you when driving through Europe. It is compulsory when driving in France.
It is also recommended that you carry a universal bulb kit in case of an emergency.
We also have full travel kits that can sit compact in your boot or van. To view our full section please click here.
EU Rules
You must have a full, valid licence and national insurance number, and you should carry your licence at all times. You must also have proof of vehicle insurance, proof of ID, travel insurance documents & European breakdown cover. It is also advised that you check your vehicle tax and MOT are valid and up-to-date.
If you are working / driving abroad you must remember that you can not drive for more than 9 hours in a day (10 hours twice a week), 56 hours in a week, and no more than 90 hours in any 2 consecutive weeks. To view the full rules on resting between driving abroad please visit .gov where you will find all the information you need.
