• Introduction
• Reports (71)
• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Driving in the United Kingdom

• History and culture

  The country today

  History

  Art and Culture

  Nature

• Compulsory documents
• Regulations
• Equipment
• Speed limits (Light vehicles)
• Auto clubs

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Compulsory documents

Pink EU driving licence.

International driving license (recommended only).

Car registration or rental papers.

Country initials sticker.

International Motor Insurance Card.

Passport (recommended only).

Owner's permission required if using a vehicle belonging to a third party.

Motorists are advised to contact the Motoring Association for information on local regulations.

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Regulations

Maximum alcohol level : 0.08 %. This is to be considered dangerous : don't drink and drive.

Child seat, booster seat or fitted restraint system, compulsory up to 12 years or 1,35m.

Minimum driving age : 17 years.

Safety belt: compulsory front and back.

Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.

Studded tires under certain restrictions all year round.

On snow covered roads.

Drive on the left.

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Equipment

Warning triangle recommended.

First-aid kit recommended.

Fire extinguisher recommended.

Fluorescent safety jacket recommended.

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Speed limits (Light vehicles)

In built-up areas : 30 mp/h.

On roads : 60 mp/h.

On dual carriageways : 70 mp/h.

On motorways : 70 mp/h.

These speed limits are lower in wet weather.

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Auto clubs

Automobile Association (AA)

Basing View

RG21 4DA - BASINGSTOKE

United Kingdom

Green Flag Motoring Assistance

Cote Lane, Pudsey

LS28 5GF - LEEDS

United Kingdom