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Do I need headlight beam deflectors for driving in France?

I'm driving to Italy from the UK in my 2016 Peugeot 308. I will have to drive through France and Switzerland. Do I need to apply headlight beam deflectors or not? The car has a fitted manual adjustment regulator like most cars nowadays. Would manual adjustment be sufficient. Many thanks.

Asked on 7 July 2020 by Vincenzo l

Answered by Georgia Petrie
You are required by law to carry the following items: Reflective jackets – one for each occupant, these must be kept inside the vehicle within easy reach, warning triangle, headlamp beam deflectors (depending on your car, you will either need deflector stickers or have to adjust the beam manually), breathalyser/alcohol test, spare bulbs are recommended but not mandatory, snow chains may also be needed in some areas during winter. These areas will be indicated by signs and are compulsory, so it is worth having them in your car if you’re visiting during winter.

The AA have a Europe Driving Kit with it all in for about £22: amzn.to/38A1rOx
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