26-08-19, 10:09 PM
Yep, hi-viz - only needs to be carried with you (small fine if not), but must be worn if broken down on side of big motorway (huge fine if not).
Bulbs - not mandatory, but you can be stopped from progressing further if you've a blown bulb.
Just did a quick stint in Belgium and France around Ardennes, things I found useful:
Starling debit card - download app and get signed up. It's a card you pre-load (no credit check unless you want their overdraft facility). Best exchange rates and zero fees. Can be used to pull euro cash out at ATM's too. Only toll booths didn't like it (no idea why!). For pay at pump fuel, make sure you've enough loaded for the €120 pre-auth otherwise you'll be declined. Otherwise, dead handy.
You're not allowed to have speed cam locations on your SatNav, however my Garmin did flag up 'dangerous roads' - stretches where cameras are known to be located. Note also, most cams over there are quite discreet, small plain grey boxes hidden on road side etc.
Finally, on your way home give yourself plenty of time to get through our shitty UK border control in Calais. Also, try to avoid coming home on a weekend when the M20 is shut...
Bulbs - not mandatory, but you can be stopped from progressing further if you've a blown bulb.
Just did a quick stint in Belgium and France around Ardennes, things I found useful:
Starling debit card - download app and get signed up. It's a card you pre-load (no credit check unless you want their overdraft facility). Best exchange rates and zero fees. Can be used to pull euro cash out at ATM's too. Only toll booths didn't like it (no idea why!). For pay at pump fuel, make sure you've enough loaded for the €120 pre-auth otherwise you'll be declined. Otherwise, dead handy.
You're not allowed to have speed cam locations on your SatNav, however my Garmin did flag up 'dangerous roads' - stretches where cameras are known to be located. Note also, most cams over there are quite discreet, small plain grey boxes hidden on road side etc.
Finally, on your way home give yourself plenty of time to get through our shitty UK border control in Calais. Also, try to avoid coming home on a weekend when the M20 is shut...