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Title: GB Sticker?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 02 February 2010, 21:07:31

Hi,

Do I have to have a GB sticker on my car if driving to NL & DE if my car dosn't have a GB section in the number plate?

Thanks

Title: Re: GB Sticker?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 February 2010, 21:08:26

I believe so

Title: Re: GB Sticker?
Post by: tunnie on 02 February 2010, 21:09:49

yup! I have seen UK cars driving without GB number plate or GB sticker in Holland, but its not worth the risk.

I got some GB plates on mine (came with the car) very handy for Europe road trips  :)

Title: Re: GB Sticker?
Post by: Entwood on 02 February 2010, 21:13:27

YES ... :)

http://www.getinlane.com/page52.php

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GB sticker: You need to put a GB sticker on your car; if not you will get an on-the-spot fine. If you have a Euro-symbol on your number plate (BS AU 145d standard) then you don’t need a GB sticker when driving in Europe. But if you go outside the EU, and that includes Switzerland, you need a GB sticker as well.

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/general_advice.html

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GB sticker

AA GB sticker Compulsory, and failure to comply could result in an on-the-spot fine.
Euro-plates - number plates that include the GB euro-symbol - have been legal since March 2001 and make display of a conventional sticker unnecessary within the EU.

In some countries outside the EU a conventional sticker is required even if you have euro-plates, so it is always safer to display one.

HTH

Title: Re: GB Sticker?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 02 February 2010, 21:16:36

Very much so, thanks very much - looks like a trip to Halfords is called for tomorrow then dosn't it!

Title: Re: GB Sticker?
Post by: dad1uk on 02 February 2010, 21:24:22

If you are on the ferry, you can get them on the boat, I'm not sure but they may be free from the imformation desk.....
Don't forget your spare bulbs etc......

Title: Re: GB Sticker?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 03 February 2010, 07:52:48

Good point

Title: Re: GB Sticker?
Post by: oceansoul on 03 February 2010, 11:03:59

And hi vis and a triangle haha.
My boot is still full of crap from when i went to Belgium.