Driving in europe

Touring tips

A country by country guide to local rules for drivers

If you're planning to drive abroad from the UK it's important to familiarise yourself with local rules for drivers before you go.

This is just as important if you regularly drive abroad as it is if you're planning your first trip as rules and requirements do change. France for example has introduced several significant changes recently, and there are more to come. 

Country by country

Documents for driving abroad in Europe

Find out what paperwork you need to take with you when you drive in Europe.


AA touring tips

Our touring tips include information about compulsory equipment requirements as well as covering local rules on drinking and driving, use of lights, speed limits, carrying children and so on. They also include more general advice on things like fuel availability and tolls.

See country-specific advice for 6 of the most popular European countries for driving abroad.

Belgium
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Spain

 For advice on driving in other European countries, see the UK government's Driving in the EU page

 

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updated 24 June 2022