Compulsory Equipment
Things to take when driving on the Continent
Make sure you have all the compulsory or recommended equipment required when driving in Europe. Our guide provides full details of what you will need. You can download the guide in a two page Adobe pdf document.
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REFLECTIVE JACKETS & WARNING TRIANGLES IN FRANCE
The French Road Safety Department has confirmed that:
From 1st October 2008 all drivers in France, including drivers of vehicles registered outside of France, must have one warning triangle and one reflective jacket in their vehicle.
This regulation, which we understand does not apply to two and three wheeled vehicles, will be enforced with on-the-spot fines of between €90 and €135.
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Winter trips - additional requirements
In winter authorities insist on wheel chains and/or winter tyres for many resorts and passes.
Snow chain and winter tyre requirements for the most popular winter destinations in Europe.
In any country the driver is responsible for equipping and controlling their vehicle correctly. Drivers may be liable to a fine if they impede the normal flow of traffic or cause an accident as a consequence of not adapting their vehicle (tyres/snow chains) to the prevailing weather conditions.
Road conditions in winter in many resorts will be much more severe than anything encountered in the United Kingdom - The AA only recommends driving in extreme winter conditions if the driver is confident and the vehicle suitably equipped.
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3 June 2009