ZOO!PYTHON Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hiya guys,Sorry if this is not the appropriate place for this question but i need your help; me and some mates were planning on heading down to the south of France to a holiday home he has there. We want to drive but no-one knows for definate wether we can or not? I am 17 (will be 18 by the time we go), have a full licsense, a car and fully comp insurance. Now he says as long as we get that liscense that lets you drive abroad, and we notify our insurers we can go? Basically the thing thats holding us back is many people have said that you have to be 21, and i cant find the answer anywhere! Cheers guysM@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Does your lisence have an EU logo on it? Like the ring of stars round EU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robonatomz Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 i just drive on the ferry and drive off the other side, nobody has ever cheked to see if i even have a driving licence, lol. and with insurance some policys include a few weeks european cover in them and some dont, you'd have to speak to your insurance company.rob, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 You do have to be over 21 in France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thought you had to be 21, if you where a french citizen? If you live else where, an have a full EU lisence you can drive through?Oh well, I'm off to Nuburgring in August, through France. Wish me luck!http://www.europe.org/drivinglicense.html Braaaaap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I think you'll have more trouble with your insurance company...You'll have to notify them first but depending who you're with, some can be pretty funny about it all. For example my cousin is in the Army, constantly driving throughout Europe...That was in an 05 Corsa...he then recently got an 07 Seat Ibiza Sport, which the insurance company wouldn't allow to be driven abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 You dont have to be 21 to drive in another EU country. I looked this up a while back. You need a full UK driving licence and must be 18. I dont even know where this whole 21 thing came from? I doubt very much you'll beable to hire a car if your under 21 so maybe that? But yeah, check with your insurance company as you dont want to be un insured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyrider07 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 You have to be 18 to drive in France. Plus you must have held a full licence for two years to be able to drive abroad anyway. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Oh well, I'm off to Nuburgring in August, through France. Wish me luck!A very small bit of France if you're going on the E40/E42. I didn't realise I was in Belgium until we stopped at some services Gratuitous link to my Nurburgring GalleryI'll find somewhere to put up my ring report too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOO!PYTHON Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks for all your help guys but i found the answer ! AH HA !officially from churchill; I have to be atleast 18, dosn't matter how much driving experience etc... Fully compi think and full liscense. I found out that when you take out your poicy they give you 90 days of european driving as standard Plus im going to be taking my car (however under my dads name) and im second driver and they didn't mind Thanks again guysM@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 A very small bit of France if you're going on the E40/E42. I didn't realise I was in Belgium until we stopped at some services Gratuitous link to my Nurburgring GalleryI'll find somewhere to put up my ring report too I was only in france for like 7 miles when I went to meersburg last summer drove right past the nurburgring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 A very small bit of France if you're going on the E40/E42. I didn't realise I was in Belgium until we stopped at some services Gratuitous link to my Nurburgring GalleryI'll find somewhere to put up my ring report too I was only in france for like 7 miles when I went to meersburg last summer drove right past the nurburgringAwsome, did you go on the ferry? or Channel tunnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 You do have to be over 21 in France.Not true, it's 18. I drove to Buthiers in July just after my 18th Birthday.Remember to let your insurance company know, they'll probably charge you a small excess, mine was £20 for the week extra. Other than that, don't forget to drive on the right hand side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTrialSpaz Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Not true, it's 18. I drove to Buthiers in July just after my 18th Birthday.Remember to let your insurance company know, they'll probably charge you a small excess, mine was £20 for the week extra. Other than that, don't forget to drive on the right hand side.Is it 18 regardless? Even if you have a full EU liscence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Awsome, did you go on the ferry? or Channel tunnel?ferry from newcastle to amsterdam but if you go by channel tunnel it's just an hour or 2 to get to brugge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I stand corrected.. I remember my ex's family banging on about having to be over 21. In fact, we were gonna go but she wanted to wait until she was 21...Not saying I don't believe you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Is it 18 regardless? Even if you have a full EU liscence?France: Minimum age of driver is 18. Children under 10 are forbidden to travel in the front seat.Rules:A set of spare bulbs is compulsory – pick one up from the nearest hypermarket if you forget before travelling. A warning triangle is a good idea – compulsory if you're towing. Make sure headlights are adjusted to avoid dazzling other drivers or being pulled over by the police. Germany: Driver's minimum age 17. Children under 12 or less than 1.50m in height are forbidden to travel in the front seat without a child restraint in Germany. Italy: Holders of old style green licences require an International Driving Permit when driving any vehicle in Italy. Green style licences can be exchanged by completing DVLA form D1 from any post office. Driver's minimum age 18. Luxembourg: Driver's minimum age 18. The Netherlands: Driver's minimum age 18. Children under 3 must travel in the rear with a safety system adapted to their size. Children 3-12 may travel in the front if they are in a special safety seat. Spain: EC model format UK licences (pink or pink/green) accepted. Holders of old style green licences require an international Driving Permit when driving any vehicle in Spain. Green style licences can be exchanged by completing DVLA form D1 from any post office. Driver's minimum age 18. Switzerland: Driver's minimum age 18.Children under 7 are forbidden to travel in the front seat without a child restraint.That should clear up any queries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Anyone know what else has to be carried when driving abroad? Aside from spare bulbs in france..Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minitrialer Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I think a red triangle but don't quote me on it. When I was looking up on it I used the AA website, very helpful. I am THINKING about driving to Koxx days etc, now I know it's 18 I am tempted..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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