Touring abroad country specific legal requirements

Europe

General

Headley18 We bought 5 hi-vis jacket for £1 each at the pound shop Wink I've carried 2 warning triangles for years (in case you forget to pick one up after an incident Wink ). Always carried a first aid kit and have a mixed box of bulbs under the seat. I also recommend carrying an empty gallon petrol can Gasure sell a touring kit for the most used European LPG fillers. although you can usually borrow one at the service station[/b]

Summing up

First aid kit (as comprehensive as you can have) Vis jacket for each person in vehicle 2 X warning triangles (cheap enough) Plenty of spare bulbs (and fuses) An empty fuel can

Louey Make sure you have all your vehicle documents with you and a insurance Green Card - and of course how to contact you insurance AND breakdown service.

Have an up to date map that give a decent amount of detail

For diesels: carry a spare fuel filter and alternator belt and a 40amp fuse for the glow plugs and some spare fuel pipe for the injector overflow

France

• it is illegal to use veg oil in your vehicle in France

Spain

Bulb Set

Replacement bulb set is compulsory, and the tool(s) to change them.

Hi Viz Vest
Visibility Vests are now compulsory.
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.

Warning triangle
Warning triangle is compulsory.
One only is required for non-Spanish registered vehicles.
Two required for Spanish vehicles, but to avoid difficulties with the police we recommend two triangles should be carried.

Glasses
If you wear corrective glasses for driving, a spare pair is compulsory.

Others
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.