i am going to holland via harwich ferry, i am wondering do i need to get my car signed off or passed through any paper work to do so?
Netherlands - 5 Answers
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Your insurance should cover you in Europe. It would be a good idea to stick shades on the headlights to stop dazzling oncoming traffic.
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you need insureance that covers you abroad... apart from that you legally must: have a GB sticker on your car... have light dimming stickers on your headlights carry a first aid kit have reflective jackets for everyone in the car trust me you can get in a lot of trouble if you get pulled over and you dont have them...
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a UK licence will do, and valid insurance, as far as paperwork is concerned. You must have the reflecting strips on the lights or you will be illegal driving in the dark. You must also have a GB sticker on your car (assuming your'e driving a UK registered car)
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If you drive straight off the ferry you will be on the wrong side of the road in Holland!
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The official advice is as follows: Paperwork: > A valid full driving licence, with paper counterpart if you have a photocard licence > The original vehicle registration document > Your motor insurance certificate (ensuring it covers driving in the EU - Green card) > Your passport For general info the AA site has a really good reference page per country - here's the link for NL http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/AA_Netherlands.pdf Equipment: As mentioned there are some mandatory requirments > GB sticker (unless you have the newer EU licence plate with it standard) > Reflective jacket/waistcoat is not mandatory for NL but advisable of course. It is only mandatory for Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria and Croatia. > Headlight stickers to adjust the beam > Warning Triangle is officially "recommended" in NL
