In Germany a vehicle is considered parked if it is stationary for more than three minutes. Parking is not permitted: If you don’t have overseas cover, you will only have the minimum legal cover (usually third party only) in the EU and you may need to pay an extra premium to extend your insurance cover. This means that vehicles registered in the UK must display the letters “UK” when driven in Germany.

Also make sure your insurance covers you for any activities you are likely to undertake such as water sports and you are covered shouldyou decide to ride or be a passenger on a motorbike or moped. Any driving holiday when you are using your car for long periods of time may increase wear and tear on your vehicle. x Disposable Breathalysers– it is compulsory in some European countries to carry breathalysers in the vehicle, these disposable breathalysers confirm with the NF X20702 standardsBuses and school buses have priority when leaving stops, while vehicles must give way when a bus has signalled its intention to move on All first-time adult passport applicants must now attend an interview to verify their identity. It now takes up to six weeks to get a first passport. . Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. If you becomeseriously ill or injured abroad, you will need full travel insurance to cover any medical bills, otherwise you could be left with a hefty bill after you get better – most countries will even charge you if an ambulance is called out.

There are other things you need to consider before heading off to Spain. You’ve got breakdown cover in Spain covered, but you should also be prepared in other areas.

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The European Driving Kitensures that you have the tools to warn other motorists of an emergency, fix small issues with the vehicle and to be able to aid small injuries.

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. Though it might be a good idea to read through everything anyway, here are the most important things to know for drivers of rental vehicles: Rentalinformation Headlamp beam deflectors– Prevents drivers on the left side being dazzled by a right–hand drive vehicle, full filling instructions included; required to drive in Europe You cannot take the following unless you pay to have them inspected before you leave and get a ‘phytosanitary certificate’: In adverse weather, HGVs are unable to overtake on dual carriageways and motorways. However, they can pass agricultural vehicles like tractors or other vehicles using a lane for slow-moving transport

Parking in Germany

Finally, a ‘no overtaking sign’ means you cannot pass a vehicle with more than two wheels. Who has priority? Containing all the components from the standard European Driving Kit, the kit also comes with an additional hi–vis vest for a passenger, a magnetic GB plate, an LED torch with batteries and an additional warning triangle. Before travelling, it’s a good idea to book your vehicle in for a service. A professional garage can identify any issues and fix them before your trip to Spain. Discover your nearest RAC approved garage today. The family version of our popular Driving in Europe Kit includes a set of four high visibility vests for the family. These are essential for roadside safety should you break down.