Requirements for driving down to Spain?
 

Will be driving down to the CDS in a few weeks. I know I need an emergencey triangle and a spare set of bulbs, But do I need anything else? Someone has suggested that i need safety jackets??? Is this the case and if so do I need one for each passenger?. Also do I need lens convertors?

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Have a read of driving in Spain in the free beer thread at the top of the page.

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I think you will have it confirmed by a real expert and not me whos a pretend one :)
But you will require ;
a GB or Euro sticker
Warning triangle
Fire extinguisher
safety jackets 2
lens deflectors
spare bulbs
a map
a Spew Bag * note this isnt compulsory but handy if you have kids :)

:thumbup:

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All the car paperwork including ownership docs, European breakdown cover on the insurance.
Driving licence.
Passport.
Two triangles.
Jacket for every passenger, reachable before you exit car.
Rubber surgeons gloves and first aid kit, needed in case you are in an accident as it is obligatory to help the injured.
Set of spare lightbulbs.
Headlamp deflectors
Baby seats and booster seats for young children if onboard, dog restraints if carrying animals.
Spare glasses if you use them.
No GB sticker if your number plate has a Euro sign on it.

Probably missed some ;-)

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yea you missed the spew bag jdr ? :lol:

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And a car, lol

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yep :lol:
Need to be a big one carrying all that gear as well :rofl:

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The most important thing is the paperwork must be carried at all times in the car.
Big fines and a car in the pound till the paperwork is shown, if not carried.

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Does that apply to rental vehicles also jdr ?

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No you just need the rental agreement.

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pheww good , only rented a Fiesta type and her case fills that :rofl:

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Thanks Guy's............ good job its a luton van with all that gear............best start buying.

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Reminds me of when 3 of us came to Spain for a girly holiday back in the early 90's and thought it would be cool to hire a soft top Suzuki jeep as our mode of transport :o. At the car hire pick up point we spent about an hour trying to fit us and our baggage in the jeep. Ended up with someone having to sit on the cases on the back seat.

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jdr has it correct, it is TWO red triangles, and a yellow jacket for each person in the car. Lots of people miss out on the fact that the jackets should be visible, usually on the backs of the drivers and passengers seats. Keep your ferry ticket handy as you will need that to prove the car hasn't been out of the UK more than the allowed time. Can't think of any that you have missed apart from good up to date maps. Carry bottles of water, both for human passengers and any animals as it will be HOT.

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It's not that they have to be visible, they just have to be accessible from inside the vehicle i.e. not locked in the boot!

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I get accused of being a real bore about driving from UK to Spain but the most useful thing that we brought was a collection of money bags with the correct amount of the toll levy complete with a number to keep them in order. You can get all of the information of toll costs on the Michelin site. It stopped some of the stress that you feel in the situation.

Rosemary

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Don't understand the fashion to have your jacket on show. They fade in the sun, especially the red ones. Talking of which there seems to be no law as to what colour you must use, having seen both yellow and red for sale (plus hanging on the back of the seat!)

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Lot easier now they all use the Euro, bet it was more difficult when you had to have several different currencies.

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I think when they say visible they mean so that the police can see them if you are stopped by them, in the door or seat pockets.
They are supposed to be kitemarked, but I dont think they will bother with that as long as they are luminous. ;-)

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Put it over a weighbridge before you leave!
Overweight fines apply ;)

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And dont forget the spewbags :thumbup:

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Yes, make sure you have Petes spew bags when you put it over the weighbridge ... keep him happy :)

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A bucket is better, you catch more. ;-)

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Just bought the 'beam benders' on Ebay, Will source the remaining gear next week. With three of us travelling down in the van most will go in the back except the hi vis vests. (Going to be a tight squeeze in the cab!!!)