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What are the requirements for driving in France?

We are driving to Disneyland Paris in November, the car will stay parked at Disney. Apart from the usual (UK badge, headlamp deflectors, hi-vis vest, bulbs, triangle do we need anything else?

Asked on 23 October 2024 by Pete Smith

Answered by David Ross
You can read the official guidance for driving in the EU on the government website here: www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu but in addition to the items you have listed you will need to take your V5/C registration document and driving licence. We would also recommend carrying proof of insurance.
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