CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVING IN EUROPE AND FRANCE -
WHAT DO YOU NEED
Most of us are familiar with legal requirements for driving in the UK, however when travelling abroad there are legal requirements regarding certain items that must be carried within the vehicle. The requirements vary country to country, however below is a list of requirements that you should fully consider before setting off on your journey.
NEW LAW - From 1st July 2012 the French government has passed a law that requires all visitors driving through France to carry a breathalyser.
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car travel kits for Europe and France
When driving in France and Spain, drivers are required to carry :-
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Spare Bulbs
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GB sticker or GB Euroflag Number Plate
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High Visibility Jacket (1 for each person travelling in the car in Spain and in France two are recommended)
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Headlamp Converters
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Warning Triangle (2 for Spain)
In addition it is recommended that you consider carrying a First Aid Kit and a Fire Extinguisher.
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When driving in Belgium and Italy, drivers are required to carry :-
In addition it is recommended that you consider carrying Spare Bulbs,a First Aid Kit and a Fire Extinguisher.
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When driving in Austria, drivers are required to carry :-
In addition it is recommended that you consider carrying Spare Bulbs, and a Fire Extinguisher.
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When driving in Switzerland, drivers are required to carry :-
In addition it is recommended that you consider carrying Spare Bulbs, High Visibility Jackets, a First Aid Kit and a Fire Extinguisher.
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When driving in Germany and the Netherlands, drivers are required to carry :-
In addition it is recommended that you consider carrying Spare Bulbs, High Visibility Jackets, a First Aid Kit and a Fire Extinguisher.
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When driving in Poland, drivers are required to carry :-
In addition it is recommended that you consider carrying Spare Bulbs, High Visibility Jackets, a First Aid Kit and a Fire Extinguisher.
There are of course many other useful items you may wish to consider for your safety, comfort and convenience. Here is list to help you on your way.
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Disposable camera in case you need to record accident damage
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Note pad and pen in case you need to record accident damage
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Disposable gloves for those dirty jobs like changing a wheel
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Ice scraper *
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European Road Atlas
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* Items stocked by Consumabulbs
British motorists are not legally obliged to carry such products when in the UK but it may be worth considering their safety benefits and potential power to help with car insurance claims.
According to statistics compiled by Icu-ucme.com, which sells high-visibility vests, someone wearing a fluorescent jacket is likely to be seen by a motorist three seconds sooner in the dark than someone who is not. At 30mph, this is a distance of 42 metres
Naturally it is impossible to provide a comprehensive list of every European country, however this information is provided in good faith and we hope of use to you.
Consumabulbs are delighted to offer the following Safety items to our customers:
Click to visit the Car Bulb Travel Kits page.
Click to visit the Headlamp Adapters page.
Click to visit the Reflective Waistcoats page.
Click to visit the Warning Triangles page.
Click to visit the First Aid Kit page.
Click to visit the Fire Extinguishers page.
Click to visit the Magnetic GB Stickers page.
Click to visit the AA Travel Products page.
Click to visit the European Travel Kits page.
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Please note that the information on these pages is intended as a guide and should be treated accordingly. While we endeavor to keep the above information as accurate as possible consumabulbs.com cannot be held in any way responsible for the consequences resulting from any inaccuracies stated above.
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