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[feeutfo]

Off to stinky France soon.

I'm told....New rules from July suggest all cars must carry;

Breathalyser x2

In addition to ;

High vis jacket per person
First aid kit
Warning Triangle
Spare bulb kit
Gb sticker on the car

Which was added to the original;
Beret
Striped t shirt
Garlic necklace
Frogs legs
Onions
And stinking French shite cheases

Anything else?  ....ffs


Oh, LPG filler adapter might be sensible.

[feeutfo]

Oh poop. Thought I was in car chat.   

[amba]

If you are using the Autoroutes worth carrying some Euros as they charge extra for cards at the "pit stops" and makes for a quicker journey

[RobG]

Off to stinky France soon.

I'm told....New rules from July suggest all cars must carry;

Breathalyser x2 Not enforceable `till Nov `12

In addition to ;

High vis jacket per person Kept in car not boot
First aid kit
Warning Triangle
Spare bulb kit
Gb sticker on the car

Which was added to the original;
Beret
Striped t shirt
Garlic necklace
Frogs legs
Onions
And stinking French shite cheases

Anything else?  ....ffs


Oh, LPG filler adapter might be sensible.

Don`t use a heavy right foot
Holders of EU driving licences exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h will have their licences confiscated on the spot by the police.
Overtaking stationary trams is prohibited when passengers are boarding / alighting.
When overtaking a bicycle, drivers must leave a distance of at least 1 m in built-up areas and 1.50 m outside built-up areas between their vehicle and the bicycle.
In built up areas the use of the horn is prohibited except in cases of immediate danger.
As part of the changes to French motoring law, road signs indicating the location of fixed speed cameras are being removed and additional fixed speed cameras added. A GPS based navigation system (Sat Nav) which has maps indicating the location of fixed speed cameras must have the ‘fixed speed camera` deactivated, ideally they should be removed.

[Shackeng]

Chris, somebody told me yesterday (a doctor no less!) that you need 2 triangles. Haven't checked whether that's right.

[Entwood]

Chris, somebody told me yesterday (a doctor no less!) that you need 2 triangles. Haven't checked whether that's right.

Only if towing. One is all you need if solo.

Also, you must carry all your documents in the car at all times, V5C, MOT, Insurance, Licence. It is also advisable to carry an international accident report form, they used to be free from Insurers but you can download one here ...

http://www.accidentsketch.com/accident-report.html

If stopped do NOT argue with Gendarmes, they are the most miserable and self-opinionated bunch of SOB's you'll ever meet, and will take great pleasure in making your life a misery. Smile, be nice, and just do as they say.

[dbr]

The cameras are usually within a couple of km of a sign or a speed indicator. They are smaller than they were. Best to know the speed limits and do not exceed them.  Cruise a big plus.

Cash at toll booths is best. I had a card cloned once. Diesel can be found at about €1.40 - 1.42 at s'markets. Petrol is more.

Wine ---ferry

Think its one triangle for France. 2 for Spain- at least it is for Spanish reg cars. The GB can be part of the no plate.

[feeutfo]

Christ. Do I have to sing the French national anthem at the road side too? 

[dbr]

oui

[feeutfo]

Bah! fe@k em I ain't going.

[dbr]

Off to stinky France soon.

I'm told....New rules from July suggest all cars must carry;

Breathalyser x2 Not enforceable `till Nov `12

In addition to ;

High vis jacket per person Kept in car not boot
First aid kit
Warning Triangle
Spare bulb kit
Gb sticker on the car

Which was added to the original;
Beret
Striped t shirt
Garlic necklace
Frogs legs
Onions
And stinking French shite cheases

Anything else?  ....ffs


Oh, LPG filler adapter might be sensible.

Don`t use a heavy right foot
Holders of EU driving licences exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h will have their licences confiscated on the spot by the police.
Overtaking stationary trams is prohibited when passengers are boarding / alighting.
When overtaking a bicycle, drivers must leave a distance of at least 1 m in built-up areas and 1.50 m outside built-up areas between their vehicle and the bicycle.
In built up areas the use of the horn is prohibited except in cases of immediate danger.
As part of the changes to French motoring law, road signs indicating the location of fixed speed cameras are being removed and additional fixed speed cameras added. A GPS based navigation system (Sat Nav) which has maps indicating the location of fixed speed cameras must have the ‘fixed speed camera` deactivated, ideally they should be removed.

TOMTOM use a 'safty zone' feature which was accepted by french gov't. Free update for those with a TT gps system

[Elite Pete]

Take some Vasaline. If you haven't enough Euro's for you fine other payment methods can be used and some of those Gendarmes are big boys

[Steve B]

went fishing there 2 weeks ago.....they have some stupid rules over there... but the bread is good and so are the burgers

[Lazydocker]

Was thinking of checking what's needed myself soon as well.

Of course, in addition to the French requirements you also need the normal Omega spares i.e. Crank Sensor!!!

If you're planning to go into Belgium (where LPG is cheaper ) I think you need 2 different types of adaptor... I keep both in the car anyway and bought them at a French services

[pauls]

Chris you have three options

1. DONT GO..

2. Take the train.

3. SAME AS NUMBER 1.