European travel I checked my cover

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European travel I checked my cover

Post by Norrie » Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:13 pm

I shall be travelling to a French car show in the next few months ( restrictions permitting). I thought I would check with my insurance agent what i needed and if I was covered fully. This is the result and should note be taken as a "given". Please check your individual policy and any cover.

Green Card - not required but take copy of Insurance cover not which incudes notation of the countries covered by the policy.

International Driving Licence/Permit no required for full current UK Licence holders with valid licence.

Breakdown Cover - mine is via AXA . UK recovery unless the cost exceeds the value of the vehicle less the cost of recovery. (Changed alleged due to part availability and inordinate storage charges until parts available).

Then, and please correct me, it the yellow bib or jacket, first aid kit, warning triangle, breath test kit, and potentially something I have forgotten?
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Re: European travel I checked my cover

Post by ScooBeeFive » Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:13 pm

This is interesting information - I'll be taking the B5 to France in May, the first time I've driven in Europe for some time. I was going to speak to my insurance and start looking into any changes due to Brexit.
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Re: European travel I checked my cover

Post by Charles » Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:30 pm

Don't forget your "UK" sticker - the GB one is no longer valid.

If you have GB plates then you can get UK stickers to cover the blue section on the LHS of the plates.
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Post by B10BRW » Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:12 am

Don't forget V5C and MOT cert, I was stopped in Germany a while back in my B4, if I didn't have those docs I would have had problems.
They checked the VIN number against the V5, confused them as it was an Alpina :D

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Post by Norrie » Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:57 am

I dont have Euro or GB plates but can get a UK sticker. The V5C etc I shall take with me, thanks.
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Post by TyGreene » Tue Dec 27, 2022 4:32 pm

Don't forget your UK sticker, as the GB one is no longer valid. Btw, I wanted to go to that French car show too. However, my son surprised me with a tour of Athens during the same period. He knew I wanted to visit Greece so much! Due to the fantastic offers from https://www.freetour.com/athens, we visited Acropolis with an experienced guide. We saw famous monuments like the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. Btw, I got insights into Ancient Greece from the guide. In the afternoon, we attended a tour of Cape Sounion. It was a trip to remember!
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Re: European travel I checked my cover

Post by Norrie » Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:30 am

I am not suggesting this is correct, but someone I know just went away at Xmas to the continent did not bother with any of the requirements, not stopped, questioned or experienced any issues.
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E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
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Re: European travel I checked my cover

Post by AlexWilliams » Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:02 pm

Norrie wrote:
Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:13 pm
I shall be travelling to a French car show in the next few months ( restrictions permitting). I thought I would check with my insurance agent what i needed and if I was covered fully. This is the result and should note be taken as a "given". Please check your individual policy and any cover.

Green Card - not required but take copy of Insurance cover not which incudes notation of the countries covered by the policy.

International Driving Licence/Permit no required for full current UK Licence holders with valid licence.

Breakdown Cover - mine is via AXA . UK recovery unless the cost exceeds the value of the vehicle less the cost of recovery. (Changed alleged due to part availability and inordinate storage charges until parts available).
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Then, and please correct me, it the yellow bib or jacket, first aid kit, warning triangle, breath test kit, and potentially something I have forgotten?
It sounds like you've covered most of the essentials. In France, it's mandatory to have a yellow vest or jacket, a first aid kit, a warning triangle, and a breathalyzer in your vehicle. These items are important for your safety and compliance with local laws. Additionally, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with French driving regulations, especially speed limits and toll roads, to avoid any surprises

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Re: European travel I checked my cover

Post by gdoor » Thu Jul 04, 2024 11:13 am

Really useful to know, thank you !

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Post by Charles » Thu Jul 04, 2024 11:43 am

Don't forget to get your "Crit'air" sticker for your car for France clean air zones - https://certificat-air.gouv.fr/

Really simple process, costs about £5, lasts the lifetime of the car and will save you £100s on fines if you drive where you shouldn't!!!
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Post by jolls » Thu Jul 04, 2024 4:06 pm

Would you also need an alcohol sensor if driving by car in France?
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Re: European travel I checked my cover

Post by Hawk » Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:52 am

I'm sure spare bulbs is a requirement in EU as well.

Another thing to note is (and I am assured this is correct) yellow bibs are required for the number of seats you have not the number of passengers.
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