If you’re going abroad, you may want to consider the fact that if you commit any offences on the road then you’re unlikely to be treated with much sympathy. That being the case, read on how a company might just be able to save you money…
Motoring across the Channel can work out expensive. In Europe speed cameras, overzealous policemen and on-the-spot fines await the unwitting Brit.
An EU directive began in March allowing European countries to share driver information. EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said, ‘Foreign drivers account for 5% of traffic on Europe’s roads, but 15% of offences. If you are that driver, I have bad news. It’s about to stop.’
Brits are being forced to hand over 90 euros for not displaying a GB sticker or failing to carry a high-visibility vest. Not having a warning triangle or spare bulbs can cost another 90 euros. In France licence and vehicle confiscation is another possibility.
Different countries have various rules on what you need to keep in your car. Check out www.fco.gov.uk for full details on what you’re obliged and advised to take. Ignore the rules and drive at your peril.
Mail Order Company carparts-direct.co.uk supply a bespoke European Travel Kit. A basic kit includes a bulb pack for the specific car. It comes with a warning triangle, tyre-weld, high-viz jacket, GB sticker and beam deflectors. It even includes a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher.
Martin Mosley of Car Parts-Direct says, ‘We work from each customer’s car registration number and their destination. When the order comes in we assemble exactly what the customer needs and deliver it to them the next day. It’s correct for the specific country. The Travel Kit matches the exact vehicle and comes in a compact holdall.’
The European Travel Kit costs from £69. Go to www.carparts-direct.co.uk/.
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