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Lee_D:
Just called my Insurance providor to get a Green card for the Hols.

Told I no longer need one and just take the insurance policy note.

Anyone else had similar experience or cast any light?

Lee

Big Watty:
I take it you're going to Europe - my insurancesaid the same thing - make sure you research the equipment you need.

In Spain I think you need two warning triangles and it's an offence to drive past an accident without offering help.

You will also need some reflective clothing and a set of spare bulbs

Have a good holiday

Chris

DaveS:
On the certificate it should say something to the effect that the insurance meets the requirements... in french, spanish etc. It does on mine.

You need logbook MOT etc as well as your drivers license.

Sider:
In Spain, you only need 2 triangles if the vehicle has a Spanish reg. Foreign vehicles are only required to carry 1. However, it is a good idea to carry 2.

Spare bulbs are mandatory, as well as a piece of reflective clothing for each passenger (if you are stopped, do not even put your foot out without hi-vis, it is an offence).

It is an offence to use a mobile phone while driving, and that includes headsets. Unless the hands-free is vehicle based, don't touch it.

You must ALWAYS carry your passport and driving licence with you. You could be required to produce it at anytime, and it is an offence not to have ID with you, or if driving, not to have your licence with you.

If you wear glasses, you must have a spare set in the vehicle. If stopped, you could be asked to produce them, and fined if you don't have them.

gtomo2:

--- Quote from: "Sider" ---In Spain, you only need 2 triangles if the vehicle has a Spanish reg. Foreign vehicles are only required to carry 1. However, it is a good idea to carry 2.

Spare bulbs are mandatory, as well as a piece of reflective clothing for each passenger (if you are stopped, do not even put your foot out without hi-vis, it is an offence).

It is an offence to use a mobile phone while driving, and that includes headsets. Unless the hands-free is vehicle based, don't touch it.

You must ALWAYS carry your passport and driving licence with you. You could be required to produce it at anytime, and it is an offence not to have ID with you, or if driving, not to have your licence with you.

If you wear glasses, you must have a spare set in the vehicle. If stopped, you could be asked to produce them, and fined if you don't have them.
--- End quote ---


Thanks for the head up on that lot. As i am off to spain in october but using a hire car. And it got me thinking i have never seen a hi-vis jacket in a hire car or spare bulb set. Me thinks i will have to ask the question before i pick the car up at the airport.

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