Motorists must always carry a warning triangle and reflective high-visibility vest. These are included in our handy AA Euro Travel Kit, which can also be found in the AA shop at our Folkestone terminal Only drivers with a UK paper licence will need an IDP to drive in Austria, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Poland

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 AA Euro Travel Kit PLUS

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.

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 FranceTo 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! 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 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. Special note for Australia:We have been advised that parcels are currently expected to take 15-25 working daysto arrive to Australia, depending on the location. This is due to measures being taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19. We are currently taking steps to try to reduce this delivery time as much as possible. You will also have to have at least six months on your passport (excluding months over 10 years added if you

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. 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. 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 If you're planning to drive abroad from the UK it's important to familiarise yourself with local rules for drivers before you go.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 drink-drive limit allows only 0.05% alcohol in the bloodstream (0.08% is the legal limit in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) Whether hiring a car or driving your own, it's likely that you will need an Insurance Green Card and an International Driving Permit