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Our range of driving and outdoor products will help you make the most of your journey and destination, at home or away. From learning the ropes to being safe on the road, our range includes: If you’re planning a road trip abroad, then come to Halfords for your European travel essentials. We’ve got a huge range of driving accessories that will ensure you stay on the right side of the law when you’re driving on the right-hand side of the road.
The French Government recommend that all cars use dipped headlights at all times. It is compulsory for motorcycles to do so. It is especially important that drivers use dipped headlights in poor daytime visibility.Don’t let differences in other European countries’ regulations put you off driving in Europe. Prepare yourself simply and effectively with the AA Euro Travel Kit. To simplify matters further still, the AA Euro Travel Kit also comes with the AA European Driver’s Handbook, with professional, clear advice as to vehicle preparation, necessary documents to take and equipment to carry – hopefully all of which is contained within the kit itself! You may want to go everywhere and see everything but the way to plan a road trip in Europe is to be realistic about how much you can see and do. Road trips are a lot of fun but as with any holiday, you need to factor in things that may be out of your control, such as traffic jams, bad weather, and making detours for food and rest. Plot in some anchor stops but be flexible to avoid disappointment if you don’t get to every place you hoped to. Do your research Whether you drive abroad once a year for the annual holiday, or once a week on business, you’ll need to make sure your car is legal and safe to drive. For many countries in Europe, that means having to carry extra safety equipment on board by law, much of which isn’t required in the UK. Drivers are prohibited from using any device that attaches to the ear, including Bluetooth headsets/earphones
Our touring tips include information about compulsory equipment requirements as well as covering local rules on drinking and driving, use of lights, speed limits, carrying children and so on. They also include more general advice on things like fuel availability and tolls. When planning a driving holiday in a different country, road safety and preparation are just as important as planning your comedy selfie at the Eiffel Tower, or your outfit for a leisurely cruise along the canals of Bruges.If you don’t have a specific destination in mind for your road trip, you are free to explore the best of what Europe has to offer, driving any way the wind takes you. The possibilities are endless. The UK and EU have agreed an extension to Article 50 until 31 October at the latest, with the option to leave earlier as soon as a deal has been ratified. So while no deal remains the legal default at the end of this extension period, it's now unlikely that there will be any changes affecting European travel this summer e.g. you will not need to carry an IDP or insurance green card to drive in an EU country. Hi-vis vests are a legal requirement in most countries and you should ideally have one for each person in the car. They need to be instantly accessible, so in the glovebox or under a seat, rather than in the boot. Spare bulbs are a good idea but only recommended, while a first aid kit is compulsory in Austria. This is just as important if you regularly drive abroad as it is if you're planning your first trip as rules and requirements do change. France for example has introduced several significant changes recently, and there are more to come.
If you're planning to drive abroad from the UK it's important to familiarise yourself with local rules for drivers before you go. Our country-specific touring tips include compulsory equipment rules as well as helping you get up-to-speed with local laws, from drink drive and speed limits to child safety. There’s also more general advice on things like fuel availability and tolls. AA Touring tips You get the very basics for most of Europe in this Halfords set, although you’ll need to buy breathalysers separately to stay strictly legal in France Prices shown include an introductory discount. Annual prices may be higher on renewal after the first year. Prices are for new customers only.We suggest putting both a digital GPS and a paper map on your road trip essentials list. A digital GPS can predict route and journey times, nearby fuel, food stops and speed restrictions, plus, a clear GPS location will help emergency services or roadside assistance locate you in the event of an emergency. Keep a paper map in the glove box in case your GPS malfunctions or loses signal.
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