Spain & France (1 Viewer)

[Martatin]

Off to Spain and France in a couple of weeks. Just found out UK on number plate not sufficient need actual UK sticker on van is that correct? Also do I need headlight deflectors I’m driving a 2020 Ducato. Any other must haves?

 

[f6c]

Yes UK Sticker & Yes Headlight Deflectors

 

[suavecarve]

To travel in the EU, you either need a number plate with a UK flag on it or a UK sticker that's clearly displayed on the rear of your car*.

You should also have the headlight deflectors, however, some nefarious UK drivers who never drive in the dark dont worry about them, but that is an individual choice

 

[Carpmart]

I think Spain needs a UK sticker as well as the number plate.

 

[VXman]

I think Spain needs a UK sticker as well as the number plate.

Yes.... https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu


Well - not as well but the one on the plate is not good enough.

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[Mike123]

Spare bulbs, yellow high vis vest and warning triangle (at least for Spain)

 

[sciac2001]

Oui and sì.

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes, for Spain you need the UK sticker but I took mine off. PIA, people asking where you are from and taking photos of the number plate. Even the Spanish police haven't a clue what it means.

 

[EuroTrotters]

To travel in the EU, you either need a number plate with a UK flag on it or a UK sticker that's clearly displayed on the rear of your car*.

You should also have the headlight deflectors, however, some nefarious UK drivers who never drive in the dark dont worry about them, but that is an individual choice

Never seen European vehicles on UK roads with beam deflectors

 

[suavecarve]

Never seen European vehicles on UK roads with beam deflectors

I did once put them on.
Wales were playing in Lyon and all the Welsh were waiting to board the ferry (Euros 16?) and they were all looking at the unbelievably complicated diffuser headlight plan to put them on.
I wasnt going to bother but I saw an opportunity and went out there, pretended I knew what I was doing, and placed ours onto our headlights.

The Welsh looked amazed and came over and asked if I could do theirs. Of course I could I said.
Then one by one I got their instructions out, looked at their headlights, and placed the diffusers onto the headlights where I thought they might go. I reckon I did about 15-20 cars that night. I didnt have a clue where they went

NB It was the height of Summer, they were overnighting in Lille and would have got there by 1800 hrs and then travel to Lyon the next day so they were never going to use their lights anyway.

It is important to note that to my knowledge no Welsh were hurt in the process of putting diffusers on. The wife was not impressed with me at all worrying if they found out that I was just blagging it for a giggle.

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[suavecarve]

Yes.... https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu


Well - not as well but the one on the plate is not good enough.

Every day is a school day. I didnt bother with Spain in March, mainly because I didnt know.

 

[Martatin]

I have a paper driving licence. Do I need an IDP to go with it?

 

[gus-lopez]

yes

 

[chaser]

I have a paper driving licence. Do I need an IDP to go with it?

No but you need the plastic licence.

 

[sciac2001]

Yes, for Spain you need the UK sticker but I took mine off. PIA, people asking where you are from and taking photos of the number plate. Even the Spanish police haven't a clue what it means.

RU for Reino Unido/Royaume Uni will clear things up for them….. or perhaps not tovarich!

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[denisejoe]

Never seen European vehicles on UK roads with beam deflectors

Because European vehicles have a flat beam

High vis vest or coat for every one in van

 

[Suenliam]

Not sure if we took ours off after our Sept. 23 holiday. They may or may not have been put on correctly then - you need a degree in code deciphering to interpret the instruction sheet. We don't drive at night anyway.
Sue

 

[Lenny HB]

Because European vehicles have a flat beam

They did back in the 70's now days they kick up to the right.

 

[Just smiffy]

Just paint them yellow…..