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What do I need to take with me when motoring in France and Italy?
What things are necessary to take with you when motoring in France and Italy ?
Asked on 9 September 2010 by Gordon Mac
Answered by
Honest John
High viz vests for everyone in the car, carried inside the car, two warning triangles, the vehicle's original V5C documents, GB plate, left dipping headlights and headlights, or DRLs on in the daytime in Italy. Fines for Italian traffic offences in your own car can take 12 months to filter through but will be enforced via UK courts if you don't pay.
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