off to france tomorrow have i forgotten owt?

bon courage , where are you going en france?

 

mobile phone and car/mains charger and "roaming" so you can use it on the continent
travel insurance
euopean health insurance card EHIC card
both parts of your driving licence
car insurance docs plus and important contact details
decent map/satnav
some of that euro money stuff
credit card
decent music
decent camera
sense of humour
a bit of spare space to bring some booze back!

 

As of 1st July all motorists and motorcyclists in France should carry an unused breathalyser, this doesn’t just affect the French - it applies to all drivers, there is an €11 fine for not having a breathalyser but the fine will not be applied until 1st November so you could ignore the law until then and simply accept getting you knuckles wrapped if you are stopped.

Legally you also need to carry your driving licence, the V5c (original, not a copy), insurance documents, hi-vis vest that you can reach without leaving your seat and a warning triangle. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit could also be required for use in an emergency to avoid breaking the law about assisting in the event of an accident. You need a GB plate and have headlight beam adjusters and although a set of bulbs is no longer compulsory you can be fined for driving with a broken light so that really means you need to carry a set of bulbs.

Warning signs for fixed speed cameras are being removed and it is illegal to use radar detectors but the latest Tomtom alert of a general speed monitored area is okay. Note that approaching cars flashing their headlights are probably not showing appreciation of your car/wife/partner but are more likely warning you of a speed trap.

Enjoy your holiday, this is a great country but jeez it can be hard work at times, don’t blame me, I don’t make the rules I just live here.

 

Does anyone know if they have the beam adjuster stickers at the ferry ports? Just realised I've forgotten to get them (and a GB sticker)

 

You can usually buy the GB stickers at the little shop by the port (I've brought one before) also at motorway service stations but not sure about beam adjuster stickers

 

Same as darren , im not sure they do beam deflectors , have you got a halfords on route they are open tomorrow.

 

Don't forget the Heinz Tomato ketchup, if you ain't got it its not worth leaving the house.

 

you have not forgotten your gaffer tape ,works on everything especially headlights and crafting a gb sticker.. ;D

 

These guys got as far as Italy without their V5c. http://campermoon.com/2012/07/06/hold-the-celebratory-croatian-shnapps/ It’s not worth the hassle (and extra cost) to ignore the rules, daft as they might be.

Good tip from lef, useful stuff gaffer tape but I use aluminium tape left over from sticking that shiny bubble wrap insulation together.