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ivanj56
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PostPosted: 16:54 - 28 Oct 2010    Post subject: Driving in other countries?Help!! Reply with quote
Helloo basically ive just passed my A2 license the one that restricts me to 33 bhp for two years. Am i allowed now to go, sayy for a little drive in france or something. am i allowed to drive in other countries now? any help would be much appreciated.

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NinjaLee
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PostPosted: 16:59 - 28 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, I ride in Germany on an A2 licence. Only 19 days to go until my restriction time is up!!! Laughing
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ivanj56
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PostPosted: 17:30 - 28 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
haha lucky i got a full 2 years lol. okay soo its all legal if i drive in other country then? thats good cos i wna go for a road trip to france lol
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Alex A
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PostPosted: 22:17 - 28 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, that's fine. But as in the UK, you must ride within the terms of the licence.

Though if you're stopped by foreign police, they're unlikely to be familiar with British restricted licence terms.
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Devans
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PostPosted: 23:11 - 28 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Did France and Switzerland in September on my A2 licence, no questions asked the whole trip including at the Channel tunnel customs etc etc.

Didn't have a GB sticker or a reflective vest either and had no issues. Main concern for me was driving on the otherside, which becomes natural pretty much straight away Smile
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PostPosted: 16:00 - 29 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Devans wrote:
Did France and Switzerland in September on my A2 licence, no questions asked the whole trip including at the Channel tunnel customs etc etc.

Didn't have a GB sticker or a reflective vest either and had no issues. Main concern for me was driving on the otherside, which becomes natural pretty much straight away Smile


Only time I have found a GB sticker of any use is when people think I am Dutch(they use the same style of yellow plates as us)

Only thing I ever stick to is a spare set of bulbs and a first aid kit.

Carry both and know how to use them and you won't need 'em Wink
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Clanger
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PostPosted: 13:33 - 30 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't about your specific licence type (I'm not up to speed on the different types these days), but every time I've needed to drive overseas, I have applied for the RAC overseas licence/driving permit.
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PostPosted: 14:22 - 31 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Clanger wrote:
I don't about your specific licence type (I'm not up to speed on the different types these days), but every time I've needed to drive overseas, I have applied for the RAC overseas licence/driving permit.


I've never needed one of these. But then I stay in Europe and the only countries in Europe that require one are:

Albania. Armenia. Russia and the Ukraine.

Complete waste of money unless your trip is going to take you to these 4 countries... or are heading further east, or into Africa. And even then.. not all. Morocco doesn't need one (for instance)
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Marmalade
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PostPosted: 12:02 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Devans wrote:
Did France and Switzerland in September on my A2 licence, no questions asked the whole trip including at the Channel tunnel customs etc etc.

Didn't have a GB sticker or a reflective vest either and had no issues. Main concern for me was driving on the otherside, which becomes natural pretty much straight away Smile


Thats fine till they tug you and demand e90 in cash or they take your bike for not having a country identifier
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barnhatter
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PostPosted: 12:50 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I just have my GB sticker on my plates, simples.
The trouble with going against the law is you can get away with it for so long and once caught you are stuck. Best to be cautious, play the game and enjoy your trip.
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