Driving abroad...

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  1. Lee

    Lee Active Member

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    I've got a number plate that has GB sign on, do I also need a sticker? Or is that enough? Thanks
     
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    Sticker will be fine..
     
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    it's enough

    8 The Euro symbol on a number plate
    You may, if you wish, display the Euro symbol and GB national identifier on the number plate. This will get rid of the need for a separate GB sticker when travelling within the EU.

    that's taken from http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/inf104.pdf
     
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    do u need a sticker if you rent a car cause i did'nt last time?
     
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    You don't really need anything

    You've got an english number plate.
     
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    But if you're driving in

    Switzerland or Austria, don't forget to buy your vignette..
     
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    Thats the one for road tolls/tax aint it mate? nt
     
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    Thanks all
     
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    RE: Thats the one for road tolls/tax aint it mate? nt

    Yeh its a tax..
     
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    Dont forget there are a few other things you need

    Hi Vis Jacket in the car! not the boot in France (and Austria) and probably some others
    Beam deflectors - unless your car has a switch to dip the lights
    Warning triangle
    Spare bulbs
    possibly a first aid kit and fire extinguisher - depending on where you are going

    - The French police in particular have been known to make spot checks on English cars - nice little earner for them
     
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    The French are **** heads nt
     
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    correct nt

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    I've got everything I just wondered about the number plates
     
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    Where you going Lee!

    ..
     
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    St Jean de Monts, Vendee, France.

    In the current recession, booked a cheaper holiday for this year. Having 10 nights down there and chose to drive to save myself a few extra quid.
     
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    You only need to remember to...

    ... drive on the RIGHT side of the road in most countries :D
     
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    RE: St Jean de Monts, Vendee, France.

    Nice one, I riding around Europe, i was gonna get another Bike, but i'm toying with the idea of buying a campervan instead now. I guess having my Son has calmed me down a little..
     
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    On this same subject

    We are renting a car, pick up Nice airport. Will the car have the required triangle, jackets etc in it? Or do I need to buy them and take them? Any advice on if/what I need?
     
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    RE: St Jean de Monts, Vendee, France.

    Drove there last summer via Eurotunnel, left Calais around 1am, arived at St Jean de Monts around around 7am.

    Cracking drive, just took a little while to get used to driving on 'wrong' side, but roads virtually deserted. Only sticky bit was going through Rouen, easy to get lost there, but if you've got a decent satnav / map / navigator you'll be ok.
     
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    Cheers for the reply...

    we're actually crossing by ferry overnight from Pompey to St Malo, and only leaves a 3 hour drive down to St Jean de Monts, so not too worried about the driving aspect. I'd just heard that the French coppers took had taken a liking to pulling English drivers over.... so wanted to make sure the plates were enough without sticking the GB sticker on.</p>
     
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