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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

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)

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)
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)