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Pre-Tour Preparation
(Note : This information is a guide only to the legal requirements of the various countries
shown. It is recommended that official sources are checked to find the definitive requirements.
No reponsibility can be accepted for any errors or their consequences.)
General | France | Switzerland | Belgium | Sweden | Finland
General
Personal/Paperwork
| Passport |
| E111 Form |
Driving Licence/ International Driving Permit |
| Green Card/Proof Of Insurance |
| Registration Document/Hire Certificate |
| It may be a good idea to have... |
AA 5* cover (or equivalent)
Sunscreen
Card PIN numbers memorised (Switzerland)
Mains adaptor plug
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France
Vehicle
| GB Sticker (or equivalent) : |
Compulsory |
| Beam Converters (for right-hand drive) : |
Compulsory |
| Warning Triangle : |
Compulsory (unless hazards fitted) |
| First Aid Kit : |
Recommended |
| Spare Bulbs : |
Recommended |
| Fire Extinguisher : |
Not Required |
Other Information
| Blood Alcohol Limit : |
0.05% (UK is 0.08%) |
| Speed Limits : |
Motorway : 130 km/h (81mph) dry, 110 km/h (69mph) wet
Dual Carriageway : 110 km/h (69mph) dry, 100km/h (62mph) wet
Single Carriageway : 90 km/h (56mph) dry, 80km/h (50mph) wet
Urban Area : 50 km/h (31mph)
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Switzerland
Vehicle
| GB Sticker (or equivalent) : |
Compulsory |
| Beam Converters (for right-hand drive) : |
Compulsory |
| Warning Triangle : |
Compulsory |
| First Aid Kit : |
Recommended |
| Spare Bulbs : |
Recommended |
| Fire Extinguisher : |
Recommended |
Other Information
| Blood Alcohol Limit : |
0.08% (UK is 0.08%) |
| Speed Limits : |
Motorway : 120 km/h (75mph)
Dual Carriageway : 80 km/h (50mph)
Single Carriageway : 80 km/h (50mph)
Urban Area : 50 km/h (31mph)
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| Motorway Driving : |
Tax Disk (vignette) must be purchased beforehand |
Belgium
Vehicle
| GB Sticker (or equivalent) : |
Compulsory |
| Beam Converters (for right-hand drive) : |
Compulsory |
| Warning Triangle : |
Compulsory |
| First Aid Kit : |
Compulsory |
| Spare Bulbs : |
Not Required |
| Fire Extinguisher : |
Compulsory |
Other Information
| Blood Alcohol Limit : |
0.05% (UK is 0.08%) |
| Speed Limits : |
Motorway : 120 km/h (75mph) maximum, 70 km/h (44mph) minimum
Dual Carriageway : 120 km/h (75mph)
Single Carriageway : 90 km/h (56mph)
Urban Area : 50 km/h (31mph)
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