#1: Off to France... Author: MutilateTheDead, Location: DerbyPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:37 am ---- Off to France next year for the anniversary of d-day. (I know its ages away but better to plan early) How long to you have to have your licence for before you can drive in France (Im from uk) and what other legal requirements are there? I already have my lovely illegal-in-uk French plates haha
#2: Re: Off to France... Author: Kersh, Location: Bridgnorth, Nr WolverhamptonPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:46 am ---- normal license, over 18 (french legal driving age) , valid insurance, thats about it.
#3: Re: Off to France... Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:46 am ---- You can drive there on a UK licence as were a part of the EU. Just need reflective jacket warning triangle and breakdown cover.
#4: Re: Off to France... Author: MutilateTheDead, Location: DerbyPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:55 am ---- Nice one, yeah thought i needed jacket. Which break down cover is the best? Does the AA cover France?
#5: Re: Off to France... Author: Pugsy, Location: Stoke On Trent, StaffordshirePosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:26 am ---- A Passports usually handy as well
#6: Re: Off to France... Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:30 am ---- You'd better do some research, as in addition to the above you'll at least need a GB sticker or legal Euro plates, have to carry all car docs, & get lens converters.
#7: Re: Off to France... Author: spud_owen, Location: ashby de la zouchPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:51 am ---- as above!
#8: Re: Off to France... Author: Matt, Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:59 am ---- Think you just need a goatee, ring of onions. Oh and a beret.
#9: Re: Off to France... Author: Ash, Location: Running from Ant and Lee and Adam...........Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:15 am ----
Matt wrote:
Think you just need a goatee, ring of onions. Oh and a beret.
btw need a jacket per passenger apparently.
#10: Re: Off to France... Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:50 am ----
E5GDM wrote:
You'd better do some research, as in addition to the above you'll at least need a GB sticker or legal Euro plates, have to carry all car docs, & get lens converters.
+1
#11: Re: Off to France... Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:21 am ---- Nose plug's.
#12: Re: Off to France... Author: THE_GOOCH, Location: bodmin, cornwallPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:53 am ---- not too sure if tyres affect uk cars over there but i think you have to have at least 4mm tread. the next im really not sure about so double check, i think you may have to have the same make/brand tyre on each axle and you may need winter tyres in winter. as i said earlier im not too sure.
#13: Re: Off to France... Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:38 pm ----
THE_GOOCH wrote:
not too sure if tyres affect uk cars over there but i think you have to have at least 4mm tread. the next im really not sure about so double check, i think you may have to have the same make/brand tyre on each axle and you may need winter tyres in winter. as i said earlier im not too sure.
No, No, & No...
#14: Re: Off to France... Author: copey, Location: rochdalePosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:40 pm ---- i know you do over in germany need winter tyres for winter, but thats only usually to pass there equivalent of the mot, or bfg if in the forces.
i know in germany to its illegal to run out of juice
#15: Re: Off to France... Author: THE_GOOCH, Location: bodmin, cornwallPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:53 pm ----
E5GDM wrote:
THE_GOOCH wrote:
not too sure if tyres affect uk cars over there but i think you have to have at least 4mm tread. the next im really not sure about so double check, i think you may have to have the same make/brand tyre on each axle and you may need winter tyres in winter. as i said earlier im not too sure.
No, No, & No...
i used to be a tyre fitter and people come in and tell you stuff. now if i work there again i now what to tell them........ NO lol
#16: Re: Off to France... Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:01 pm ---- not sure nowdays but you used to have to carry spare bulbs aswell
#17: Re: Off to France... Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:08 pm ---- Also don't take them sitting on your bumper as them being aggressive. Just let them get on with overtaking.
I went to Corsica three weeks ago...brilliant roads...lovely island...speaking a little French helps too.
Henri Toivonens last corner...
Great scenery
The hire car...why oh why did they give me a 207????
#18: Re: Off to France... Author: Ali_H, Location: Chichester, SussexPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:45 pm ---- This may help you mate: click
#19: Re: Off to France... Author: Andreus84, Location: NorfolkPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:56 am ---- I'm off to france in a week and a bit.
as been told - make sure you have a gb sticker on your car (mine is on the plate)
Ensure you have a Warning Triangle, Hi Vis vests for each passenger, Spare Bulbs, First Aid Kit, Light deflectors.
Make sure you have both parts of your licence and a valid insurance doc on you!.
breakdown cover, is a good idea, get a single trip one - think mine was through RAC last time (discounted through work), but probably be the cheapest offer this year as RAC are nothing to do with us anymore.
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