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Hacksawbob: /* France */

2011-01-16T09:08:11Z

France

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			road signs and French driving regs

			http://www.giteinbrittany.com/driving.html

			http://www.giteinbrittany.com/documents/Depliant-welcome-2007-08.pdf

	'''Break downs in France'''		'''Break downs in France'''
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	Basically you only have to contact the local gendarmerie if you break down on motorways. Otherwise just call your own breakdown service.		Basically you only have to contact the local gendarmerie if you break down on motorways. Otherwise just call your own breakdown service.

			If you break down on the motorway itself there are telephone boxes linked to local police so straightforward. However, it is unlikely that the person who answers will speak English. So have a note in French saying what the problem is. The other problem encountered is you will need to give your vehicle index numbers and letters pronounced in the French stylee. So I suggest you learn this before you go. If you break down in a service area I suggest you ask somebody in the gas station what the local gendarmerie number is.

			So if possible break down on ordinary roads, then you can just call your breakdown service and they can sort it out for you

	As somebody who has needed garage assistance over there several times (broken windscreen, broken throttle cable, ignition failure, dynamo bearing collapse etc) I would recommend having phrases to do with a breakdown already drafted before you leave the UK to reduce stress in what is always a stressfull situation. A tip - the AA used to produce a multi language car breakdown phrasebook. I always carry it with me. It has proved invaluable over the years. I would check with the AA to see if they still publish this		As somebody who has needed garage assistance over there several times (broken windscreen, broken throttle cable, ignition failure, dynamo bearing collapse etc) I would recommend having phrases to do with a breakdown already drafted before you leave the UK to reduce stress in what is always a stressfull situation. A tip - the AA used to produce a multi language car breakdown phrasebook. I always carry it with me. It has proved invaluable over the years. I would check with the AA to see if they still publish this

Hacksawbob: /* France */

2011-01-16T08:56:07Z

France

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			'''Break downs in France'''

			'''PRD (Patrick)'''
			If you break down on a French motorway or motorway service area you have to call the local police. They arrange for a breakdown truck to collect you. You cannot use you own breakdown service for this. This can be very frustrating but there is no option. Once your vehicle has been delivered to a a garage off the motorway, you can then contact your breakdown service to arrange what to do next.

			On the latter point make sure that you have a reliable breakdown service, before you go anywhere. If you do not the cost of deaing with the consequences can be horrendously expensive. Bon route!
			It applies just to motorways/autoroutes (their A roads) ie all the roads marked in blue on the road atlas. The signs leading to motorways have a blue background just as in the UK. I did not have to pay the company that the police sent out to collect me. They took us back to their base which is normally a garage. Once I got there, I contacted my breakdown service. They then spoke to the garage direct and sorted out the paperwork and arranged for the garage to sort out the repair. In my case that involved us and my van being transported to a VW garage. This was all covered by my breakdown service. I then only had to pay the VW garage for the repair, which is normal.

			Basically you only have to contact the local gendarmerie if you break down on motorways. Otherwise just call your own breakdown service.

			As somebody who has needed garage assistance over there several times (broken windscreen, broken throttle cable, ignition failure, dynamo bearing collapse etc) I would recommend having phrases to do with a breakdown already drafted before you leave the UK to reduce stress in what is always a stressfull situation. A tip - the AA used to produce a multi language car breakdown phrasebook. I always carry it with me. It has proved invaluable over the years. I would check with the AA to see if they still publish this

	==Germany==		==Germany==

Hacksawbob: /* France */

2008-05-12T17:45:25Z

France

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	==France==		==France==
			<br><u><font size=+1>Driving licence</font></u><br>

			<br><u><font size=+1>GB sticker or GB Europlate</font></u><br>

			<br><u><font size=+1>Original vehicle registration document (V5) </font></u><br>

			<br><u><font size=+1>insurance documents</font></u><br>

	<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>
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	<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>		<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>
	*		*
	<br><u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>(prescription!) Glasses</font></u><br>
	*		*
	<br><u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter</font></u><br>
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	~~Other items that you have to carry when touring in France are:~~
	~~- driving licence~~
	~~- original vehicle registration document~~
	~~- insurance documents~~
	~~- GB sticker or GB Europlate~~
	~~- headlight beam deflectors~~
	~~- spare bulbs~~
	~~- dipped headlights in poor daytime visibility~~

	Be aware		'''Be aware'''

	- France operates a severe on the spot fine system for traffic		- France operates a severe on the spot fine system for traffic
	violations.		violations.

	- Radar detectors are illegal and penalties are severe if caught - even		- Radar detectors are illegal and penalties are severe if caught - even
	if they aren't plugged in.		if they aren't plugged in.

	- You cannot carry more than one spare 5 litre fuel can. (Also check		- You cannot carry more than one spare 5 litre fuel can. (Also check
	limitations on your ferry/Eurotunnel journey)		limitations on your ferry/Eurotunnel journey)

			- dipped headlights in poor daytime visibility

	==Germany==		==Germany==

Hacksawbob: /* France */

2008-05-12T17:39:32Z

France

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	--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)		--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)


			Other items that you have to carry when touring in France are:
			- driving licence
			- original vehicle registration document
			- insurance documents
			- GB sticker or GB Europlate
			- headlight beam deflectors
			- spare bulbs
			- dipped headlights in poor daytime visibility

			Be aware
			- France operates a severe on the spot fine system for traffic
			violations.
			- Radar detectors are illegal and penalties are severe if caught - even
			if they aren't plugged in.
			- You cannot carry more than one spare 5 litre fuel can. (Also check
			limitations on your ferry/Eurotunnel journey)

	==Germany==		==Germany==

Willoughby: /* Spain */

2007-11-16T15:16:10Z

Spain

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	* The use of a mobile telephone, other than a true hands-free, whilst driving is now banned.		* The use of a mobile telephone, other than a true hands-free, whilst driving is now banned.

	The law operating in Spain regarding the use of indicators on motorways is being strictly enforced. You risk being fined for not indicating before overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking. Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway from a slip road, but wait until the line is broken.		* The law operating in Spain regarding the use of indicators on motorways is being strictly enforced. You risk being fined for not indicating before overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking. Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway from a slip road, but wait until the line is broken.
	<BR>		<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>

	--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)		--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Willoughby: /* Spain */

2007-11-16T15:14:50Z

Spain

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	==Spain==		==Spain==

	<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>
	* Replacement bulb set is compulsory, and the tool(s) to change them.		* Replacement bulb set is compulsory, and the tool(s) to change them.
	<br><u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u><br>
	* Visibility Vests are compulsory.~~''<br> ''~~Must be worn by all outside the		* Visibility Vests are compulsory.
	car at anytime, day or night, outside the vehicle at the side of any highway		Must be worn by all outside the car at anytime, day or night, outside the vehicle at the side of any highway not in an urban (street lights?) area. The jackets must be kept inside the car so they can be put on before getting out and also must be visible from outside the car.<br>
	not in an urban (street lights?) area. The jackets must be kept inside
	the car so they can be put on before getting out and also must be visible
	from outside the car''
	<br><u><font size=+1>First Aid Kit</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>First Aid Kit</font></u><br>
	*		*
	<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u><BR>		<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u><BR>
	* Only one is required for non-Spanish registered vehicles.		* Warning triangle is compulsory.
	~~<BR>~~ Two are required for Spanish vehicles, but to avoid difficulties		Only one is required for non-Spanish registered vehicles.
	with the police it's recommend two triangles should be carried.		Two are required for Spanish vehicles, but to avoid difficulties with the police it's recommend two triangles should be carried. <br>
	<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>		<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>
	*		*
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	<br><u><font size=+1>Others</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Others</font></u><br>
	* The use of a mobile telephone, other than a true hands-free, whilst		* The use of a mobile telephone, other than a true hands-free, whilst driving is now banned.
	driving is now banned.~~<BR>~~

	~~<BR>~~The law operating in Spain regarding the use of indicators on motorways		The law operating in Spain regarding the use of indicators on motorways is being strictly enforced. You risk being fined for not indicating before overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking. Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway from a slip road, but wait until the line is broken.
	is being strictly enforced. You risk being fined for not indicating before
	overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking.
	Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway
	from a slip road, but wait until the line is broken.
	<BR>		<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>

	--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)		--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Willoughby: /* Spain */

2007-11-16T14:51:05Z

Spain

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	==Spain==		==Spain==


	<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>
	~~<p>~~Replacement bulb set is compulsory, and the tool(s) to change them.		* Replacement bulb set is compulsory, and the tool(s) to change them.
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u><br>
	~~<br>~~		* Visibility Vests are compulsory.''<br> ''Must be worn by all outside the
	<u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u>
	<br>
	Visibility Vests are compulsory.''<br> ''Must be worn by all outside the
	car at anytime, day or night, outside the vehicle at the side of any highway		car at anytime, day or night, outside the vehicle at the side of any highway
	not in an urban (street lights?) area. The jackets must be kept inside		not in an urban (street lights?) area. The jackets must be kept inside
	the car so they can be put on before getting out and also must be visible		the car so they can be put on before getting out and also must be visible
	from outside the car''~~.''~~<br>		from outside the car''
	<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u>		<br><u><font size=+1>First Aid Kit</font></u><br>
	<br>		*
	~~Warning triangle is compulsory.~~		<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u><BR>
	~~<br>~~ Only one is required for non-Spanish registered vehicles.		* Only one is required for non-Spanish registered vehicles.
	<BR> Two are required for Spanish vehicles, but to avoid difficulties		<BR> Two are required for Spanish vehicles, but to avoid difficulties
	with the police it's recommend two triangles should be carried.		with the police it's recommend two triangles should be carried.
	<BR>		<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>
	<br><u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u>		*
	<BR>If you wear corrective glasses for driving, a spare pair is compulsory.<BR>		<br><u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u><br>
	<br>		* If you wear corrective glasses for driving, a spare pair is compulsory.
			<br><u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter</font></u><br>
			*
	<u><font size=+1>Others</font></u>		<br><u><font size=+1>Others</font></u><br>
	<br>		* The use of a mobile telephone, other than a true hands-free, whilst

	The use of a mobile telephone, other than a true hands-free, whilst
	driving is now banned.<BR>		driving is now banned.<BR>

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	overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking.		overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking.
	Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway		Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway
	from a slip road, but wait until the line is broken. <BR><BR>		from a slip road, but wait until the line is broken.
			<BR>
			<BR>

	--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)		--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Willoughby: /* Germany */

2007-11-16T14:46:40Z

Germany

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	==Germany==		==Germany==


	<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>
	<p>1.		*
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u><br>
	<br>		*
	<u><font size=+1>~~Hi Viz Vest~~</font></u>		<br><u><font size=+1>First Aid Kit</font></u><br>
	<br><br>		*
	~~2.''~~<br> ''		<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u><BR>
	<br><u><font size=+1>~~First Aid Kit~~</font></u>		*
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>
	<br> 3.		*
			<br><u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u><br>
			*
			<br><u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter</font></u><br>
			*
			<br><u><font size=+1>Others</font></u><br>
			*
	<BR>		<BR>
	~~<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u>~~
	<BR>		<BR>
	~~<BR>~~
	~~4.<BR>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~<u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~5.''<br> ''<br>~~
	~~<u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter </font></u>~~
	~~<br><br>~~
	~~6.''<br> ''<br><br>~~


	~~<u><font size=+1>Others</font></u>~~
	~~<br>~~

	~~7.<BR>~~

	~~<BR>8. <BR><BR>~~

	--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)		--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Willoughby: /* France */

2007-11-16T14:46:01Z

France

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	==France==		==France==


	<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>
	* ~~Recommended.~~		*
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u><br>
	<u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u>		*
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>First Aid Kit</font></u><br>
	*~~''<br> ''~~		*
	<br><u><font size=+1>First Aid Kit</font></u>		<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u><BR>
	<br>		*
	* ~~Com~~		<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>
	<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u>
	<BR>
	*		*
	<br><u><font size=+1>~~Fire Extinguisher~~</font></u>		<br><u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u><br>
	<BR>
	*		*
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter</font></u><br>
	~~<u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u>~~		*
	~~<br>~~		<br><u><font size=+1>Others</font></u><br>
	*''<br> ''<br>
	<u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter </font></u>
	~~<br~~><br>
	* ~~Headlamp converters are compulsory.''<br>Failure to adapt your headlamps will render the vehicle UNFIT for the road. invalidating your motor insurance and could result in a spot fine~~

	<br><u><font size=+1>Others</font></u>
	<br>

	* it is illegal to use veg oil in your vehicle in France		* it is illegal to use veg oil in your vehicle in France
	.<BR>		<BR>
			<BR>

	--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)		--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Willoughby: /* Holland */

2007-11-16T14:45:08Z

Holland

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	==Holland==		==Holland==


	<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Bulb Set</font></u><br>
	<p>1.		*
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Hi Viz Vest</font></u><br>
	<br>		*
	<u><font size=+1>~~Hi Viz Vest~~</font></u>		<br><u><font size=+1>First Aid Kit</font></u><br>
	<br><br>		*
	~~2.''~~<br> ''		<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u><BR>
	<br><u><font size=+1>~~First Aid Kit~~</font></u>		*
	<br>		<br><u><font size=+1>Fire Extinguisher</font></u><BR>
	<br> 3.		*
			<br><u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u><br>
			*
			<br><u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter</font></u><br>
			*
			<br><u><font size=+1>Others</font></u><br>
			*
	<BR>		<BR>
	~~<br><u><font size=+1>Warning triangle</font></u>~~
	<BR>		<BR>
	~~<BR>~~
	~~4.<BR>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~<u><font size=+1>Glasses</font></u>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~5.''<br> ''<br>~~
	~~<u><font size=+1>Headlamp beam converter </font></u>~~
	~~<br><br>~~
	~~6.''<br> ''<br><br>~~


	~~<u><font size=+1>Others</font></u>~~
	~~<br>~~

	~~7.<BR>~~

	~~<BR>8. <BR><BR>~~

	--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)		--[[User:Willoughby\|Willoughby]] 13:46, 16 November 2007 (UTC)