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Overall European Motorcycle Requirements
Documentation
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Proof of ID (Passport)
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Full, valid driving licence* (Both Parts)
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Proof of Insurance (third party or above)
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Insurance Green Card
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Proof of ownership (V5C Certificate)
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IDP – International Driving Permit
These seems to be the general rules that we need to apply to. If we follow this then we are covered for all the countries.
For a breakdown of each countries requirements and there are some very strange ones. Check that countries pages
Personal & Vehicle Requirements
Equipment
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Helmet
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GB Sticker
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Headlamp beam deflectors
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First aid kit.
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Reflective jacket
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Spare Bulbs
Driving License
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You must be 18 or over to drive a private vehicle
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Driving licences (Photocard) issued in EU and EEA countries are accepted
Rules of the Road
Driving & Overtaking
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Drive on the right and overtake on the left
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Overtake trams on right unless not enough space
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Use dipped headlights at all time
Priority
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Where no signs are used vehicles must give way to vehicles approaching from the right, otherwise obey road signs
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Emergency vehicles (police, ambulance, army vehicles, etc.) have priority over other road users when using flashing lights and a siren
Warning of Approach
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The use of the horn is only allowed in case of emergency, in order to avoid an accident,
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At night flash your lights instead
Speed Limits
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See Speed Limits
Driving Penalties
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The police may issue fines "on the spot"
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For serious incidents the police are allowed to confiscate vehicles of foreign motorists
Identifying Speed Camera Locations
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Make sure SAT NAV does not search for or show Speed Camera Locations
Parking Regulations
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Parking is prohibited where it may obstruct other vehicles
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Parking is only allowed on the right hand side of the road
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In one way streets parking is allowed on the left also
Parking Fines Enforcement
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Parking fines
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Vehicles causing obstruction will be towed away
Traffic Lights
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The international three colour system is generally used but there are some strange rules also
Drink & Drugs
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The legal limit in quite a lot of places is 0.00%
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Only drink when we have a day off “Tomorrow”
Road Conditions & Tolls
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The roads are generally in Good condition
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See Tolls
Fuel
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Most petrol stations are not 24 hours like the Uk. They mostly open from 0800 – 2000 so make sure we fill up as we get to our daily destination
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Credit Cards are accepted in most places
Emergencies
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In case of breakdown or accident, drivers must use a warning triangle or hazard lights and stay close to the vehicle
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Probably best to call the police and inform them of any accidents, then have them give us the all clear to leave
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