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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640  
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With the latest news looking like we can travel abroad this summer, I need to visit a friend and pick up a few items from him.
When I got into the EU in January it was completely bonkers the questions I was asked and documents I had to produce... this is the real Brexit.. I arrived on Ferry and watched customs completely tear apart all the vehicles arriving from the UK One thing was they will impound my car now and crush it (bit dramatic) if I stay in EU for more then 90 days... I recall from other posts about everything needing TUV approval in Germany, if I take my modified defender to Germany am I just going to have a load of aggravation ? I can just imagine every copper pulling me as they aren't too happy about Brexit. (lived in Germany for 6 weeks earlier this year but had a hire car) What do I need other than the basics, first aid kit, triangle, hi vis, (do JW speaker evo2 need the beam pattern altered for EU driving)? Car isn't standard at all and will have a Pelican 1770 case and roof tent strapped on top so will stick out a lot. My plan was NCL - Ijmuiden ferry and drive down (he is almost on the Swiss border) But thinking it's maybe best to just take the bog standard Audi and get a hotel rather than camping? I remember from years ago we needed a little sticker to drive in germany on the window? what is that is it still ongoing? Kind regards, Liam |
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9th Apr 2021 10:45am |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2639  
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Is there no information on the German Embassy web site or at least an email to message someone.
The last thing you need is for some official to say ‘For you, zee cooler’. Might be worth packing a base ball and glove for just in case reasons.  |
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9th Apr 2021 11:34am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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There's little post Brexit information.
Even tho I was travelling for work I had to open my internet banking and show proof of funds, it was an hour interrogation before being permitted in... hence taking a highly modified defender is putting me off. this was in the Netherlands before I even got close to the German border. I did want to swing by Chamonix / Argentière on the way back and stay at a friends Lodge / do some camping. The RS4 would be fun on the autobahn... shame what I need to collect is too big for the V12S. |
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9th Apr 2021 11:55am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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I believe i need the following
Umweltzone - Emissions sticker. GB Sticker - near license plate. Warning triangle First aid kit reflective jacket Documents Full, valid UK driving licence Proof of ID (passport) Motor insurance certificate V5 registration document The Vienna Convention allows my car albeit modified to still drive in Germany? Cheers. |
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9th Apr 2021 12:37pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209  
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You’ll need to speak to your insurance about a green card. You can no longer just take you uk policy cert. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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9th Apr 2021 12:43pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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Perfect - just applied for one.
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9th Apr 2021 12:59pm |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 678 
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Some countries require Hi vis vests 1 for each occupant and must be in reach of each occupant at all times
France - breath alcohol detector x 2 I think France - No speed camera warnings on devices like sat nav etc Even before Brexit NL was a nightmare to work in as a contractor, lots of protectionism 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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9th Apr 2021 1:26pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I thought the breath test for France died a death before it actually came into force.
I have two memories of being stopped on the Continent ~ one in Switzerland where a jodhpur wearing policeman walked out into the middle of a dual carriageway to wave a ping pong bat at me. I had not put my lights on for a 20 metre tunnel ~ cost me a number of Euros; and once where a Gendarme flagged me down and summoned me to drive off the road up a kerb for what I thought was a routine stop in a busy town. The kerb height was too tall for the front splitter on the vehicle and as much as he waved his hands to summon me forward, I pointed to the kerb and shouted "c'est impossible". The traffic built up behind me with the inevitable touting of horns, and with a very Gallic gesture I was told to  right off and continue on my way.
I love driving on the Continent. |
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9th Apr 2021 4:06pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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We used to do it quite frequently - tow a boat down to Annecy, Garda for summer hols but haven't done it in over 10 years now.
Seen some things. Highlight was Gotthard pass can't believe car made it with 3.5 ton of boat (probably more once loaded) |
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9th Apr 2021 4:13pm |
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| Hendrix Member Since: 04 Oct 2016 Location: North Notts Posts: 103 
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You only need the umwelt sticker if you plan on driving into the centre of cities.
As a tourist your vehicle only needs to be legal in the country of origin. Plenty of non europeans have been bringing their overland vehicles to europe to tour without problems other than issues around the 90 day thing. On the yellow vests note that they have to be accesible without getting out of the car in a number of countries, its one some police like for picking up spot fines. Also dont forget no meat or dairy when you enter EU. A lot of early problems are due to anti Brexit sentiment. Andy 1996 300TDI 110 SW 2013 TDCI 110 Utility |
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10th Apr 2021 11:28am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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Hi Andy,
this was my concern, the early issues due to Brexit.. The Germans I worked with really weren't impressed. hoping to book my ferry for mid June but will wait and see what Boris comes up with. |
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10th Apr 2021 12:26pm |
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| RoadForce Member Since: 17 Jul 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 335  
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With no intention of going off topic and turning this into yet another Brexit fight, I do feel that a lot of the comments re. the way continental Europe now acts are biassed / from a unilateral point of view. Living in NL I can assure you that GB/UK/... acts in a similar way. I think it's only fair to say both parties are struggling to deal with the situation, and there's mishaps and misbehavior on either side of the Channel. Having said that, it would be naïeve to think things would remain the same when it comes to travelling post-Brexit... Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000
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10th Apr 2021 2:36pm |
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| kenzle8a Member Since: 12 Feb 2020 Location: None Posts: 1074 
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They hated us driving in the EU before breakfast, I’m not looking forward to trying to drive a UK plated car there any time soon.
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10th Apr 2021 6:20pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2156 
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Personally find it best to wait until they have had their Siesta, always a bit testy first thing on a morning........
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10th Apr 2021 6:39pm |
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