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Millions of motorists could be at risk of unwittingly breaking the law when taking a short break or weekend trip to the continent, a new survey has revealed. It seems that some countries in the European Union have different driving laws than we do in this country, for example:
When driving in Spain and Switzerland, if you need to wear glasses, you are required to have a spare pair in the vehicle, for just in case measures.
In Switzerland and Belgium, if you have a radar detector you could face problems with the police, even if the device is off.
The results show that one in three Brits were due to go to France, but did not know they were supposed to carry a reflective jacket in their car, which is required by French law.
Fifteen percent weren't taking a warning triangle, which is required in countries across the European Union.
Thirty percent of motorists did not know they were supposed to take the documents that proved they owned their vehicle, which is legally required in a few European countries.
Many countries in Europe also require a certificate to say you can drive in that country, in addition to your driving licence. These are fairly cheap and easy to obtain (from the post office) but could get you in to a lot of trouble if you are not in possession of one.
If you fail to warn your Car Insurance provider that you are taking the car abroad then you could risk invalidating your policy.
