Requirements for driving down to Spain?
Jun 14th 2007, 2:26 pm
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Re: 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?
Rosemary
Jun 14th 2007, 3:11 pm
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Re: Requirements for driving down to Spain?
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.
Jun 14th 2007, 3:17 pm
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Re: Requirements for driving down to Spain?
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.
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Jun 14th 2007, 3:33 pm
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Re: Requirements for driving down to Spain?
They are supposed to be kitemarked, but I dont think they will bother with that as long as they are luminous. ;-)
Jun 14th 2007, 6:32 pm
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Re: Requirements for driving down to Spain?
And dont forget the spewbags 
Jun 14th 2007, 6:46 pm
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Jun 14th 2007, 10:32 pm
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Re: Requirements for driving down to Spain?
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!!!)
