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[nicklouse]

opps

so i now have a better load of first aid stuff in may garage.

 

[Richie83]

Makes sense. I think everyone should carry one in their car.

[Bat]

Hi,
In Spain you have to have sunglasses, hi-vis vests for you and your pets, two warning triangles and a probably a load of other things I've forgot...
There's a lot of police in Spain, unlike the UK, and they like to keep themselves busy...
Cheers,
Gavin :)

[Itsaminithing]

According to the AA it's only compulsory if it's a German registered vehicle ....even the French don't insist on carrying a First Aid kit https://www.drive-fr....com/checklist/

 

At least they both have a Good Samaritan Law -something we should have in the UK.

[AlexMozza]

According to the AA it's only compulsory if it's a German registered vehicle ....even the French don't insist on carrying a First Aid kit https://www.drive-fr....com/checklist/

 

At least they both have a Good Samaritan Law -something we should have in the UK.

pretty sure we have this now too?

[sonikk4]

While i was stationed in Germany you had to carry a first aid and a 5ltr Jerry can of fuel. At the time if you ran out of fuel on the Autobahn you could be spot fined.

 

I always carry a first aid kit no matter what. I think it should be compulsory here as well as tabards for anyone in the car.

[r3k1355]

You should be fined if you run out of fuel here as well to be fair.

[jamesmpi]

According to the AA it's only compulsory if it's a German registered vehicle ....even the French don't insist on carrying a First Aid kit https://www.drive-fr....com/checklist/
 
At least they both have a Good Samaritan Law -something we should have in the UK.

Good check list on that website. Im driving to Belgium next week. Amazon Prime is coming in very handy...

[rich_959]

There should certainly have been a fine for the lady I saw on the dual carriageway this morning doing about 50mph with a destroyed back tyre and sparks flying off the rim. I'd like to think she was getting to the next layby, but I have a horrible suspicion she was just carrying on to her destination.

[Itsaminithing]

"Good check list on that website. Im driving to Belgium next week"

 

 

According to the AA it's only compulsory if it's a German registered vehicle ....even the French don't insist on carrying a First Aid kit https://www.drive-fr....com/checklist/
 
At least they both have a Good Samaritan Law -something we should have in the UK.

Good check list on that website. Im driving to Belgium next week. Amazon Prime is coming in very handy...

 

Did you notice the section on Vehicle Emissions-

 

There are also complete bans in Paris (and some other major French cities) from 0800 – 2000hrs on weekdays for the following

 •      Cars registered prior to 1997

 

So no sightseeing tours or city stopovers en-route if you're driving something older than your MPI.

[jamesmpi]

"Good check list on that website. Im driving to Belgium next week"
 

 

According to the AA it's only compulsory if it's a German registered vehicle ....even the French don't insist on carrying a First Aid kit https://www.drive-fr....com/checklist/
 
At least they both have a Good Samaritan Law -something we should have in the UK.

Good check list on that website. Im driving to Belgium next week. Amazon Prime is coming in very handy...
 

Did you notice the section on Vehicle Emissions-
 
There are also complete bans in Paris (and some other major French cities) from 0800 2000hrs on weekdays for the following
       Cars registered prior to 1997
 
So no sightseeing tours or city stopovers en-route if you're driving something older than your MPI.

Haha I think my wife and kids would kill me if I took my mpi!! Lol although it would be cool. Im taking the daily so the wife and pack the kitchen sink


Although its interesting how much you need to carry compared to the UK. My problem is a spare bulb set. My daily is a company car that changes every 6 months. Ive not looked up how expensive a set is but its got LED lights so it wont be cheap...

Edited by jamesmpi, 21 May 2018 - 02:18 PM.

[minisilverbullet]

I have found that most German cars i have owned have had a factory kit tucked away somewhere (under the drivers seat for example) 

[jamesmpi]

I have found that most German cars i have owned have had a factory kit tucked away somewhere (under the drivers seat for example) 

Good shout. Ill take a look.

[Cooperman]

I seem to recall that vehicles being driven in a foreign country have to comply with the vehicle C & U regulations of their country of registration.

 

When the French used to be required to have yellow headlights, it was OK to have white lights on a UK, German or other country registered car. This often annoyed French drivers at night - tough! The only requirement for UK cars was to have the dip beam corrected by use of a piece of black tape.

 

It is hard to see how the use of old cars in some European cities can be enforced/policed as even the registration date of the car does not confirm it's date of manufacture. For example, a Jap imported Mini could have been manufactured in 1965, registered in the UK in 2005 and have a 1955 registration number (personal plate). That would cause a bit of confusion  .

[nicklouse]

I seem to recall that vehicles being driven in a foreign country have to comply with the vehicle C & U regulations of their country of registration.

 

When the French used to be required to have yellow headlights, it was OK to have white lights on a UK, German or other country registered car. This often annoyed French drivers at night - tough! The only requirement for UK cars was to have the dip beam corrected by use of a piece of black tape.

 

It is hard to see how the use of old cars in some European cities can be enforced/policed as even the registration date of the car does not confirm it's date of manufacture. For example, a Jap imported Mini could have been manufactured in 1965, registered in the UK in 2005 and have a 1955 registration number (personal plate). That would cause a bit of confusion  .

 a bit off topic i must say.  but there are many things that one must comply with when driving in Europe which i am sure you know. Also even if you hold a valid driving licence from one country you may not be legally able to drive in some parts of Europe.