Madrid, marca capital d'Estat

Useful Information

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You don’t have to pay motorway tolls in the Netherlands.

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Petrol, diesel and LPG are readily available, along with Super (98 Octane) which contains a lead replacement additive. Petrol in a can is permitted but is forbidden on ferries.

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Children under age 3 must travel in the back, using a suitable seat restraint. Children aged 3 to 12 can travel in the front or back, as long as they’re using an appropriate child seat. If children sit in the front in a suitable rear facing child restraint, the airbag must be deactivated.

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Speed limits vary across the Netherlands, so check the signposts for maximum speeds.

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If you’re caught committing a motoring offence you’ll be given an on-the-spot fi ne.

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It’s illegal to carry or use any radar detection equipment.

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The drink driving limit is 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood for most drivers (less than the UK limit of 80mg per 100ml). If you’ve been driving less than fi ve years, the limit is 20mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood – it’s the same for moped riders up to the age of 24.

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Trams have priority.

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Be careful using roundabouts – on some, you have right of way when you’re on the roundabout, on others, you have right of way coming onto it.

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Cycles and mopeds have right of way over cars. Watch out for cycle lanes – mopeds aren’t supposed to use them but often do.

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If you’re in a built-up area, you can only use your horn in cases of extreme danger. Flash your lights instead at night.

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At junctions, you have right of way where there’s a yellow and white diamond-shaped sign – and you have to give way where there’s a row of white triangular signs on the road.

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Don’t cross a solid white line, even if you’re turning off a road.

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The use of dipped headlights during the day is recommended. Compulsory when passing through tunnels even if they are well lit, a fi ne will be imposed for non-compliance.

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Spiked tyres are prohibited.

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Mandatory Requirements

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A valid UK driving licence – both the photo and paper parts. If you’re staying for more than 3 months, or if you don’t have a photo card licence, you’ll need an International Driving.

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A GB sticker on the back of your car – even if your car has ‘Euro-plates’ (number-plates that show a circle of 12 stars on a blue background).

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Your motor insurance certifi cate. Third party insurance is compulsory.

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Two warning triangles inside the car in case you breakdown.

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Headlamp converters (stickers you put on your headlights when you’re driving on the right, so your lights don’t dazzle motorists coming the other way), or mechanically adjusted headlamps set to neutral.

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A fi rst aid kit.

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A fi re extinguisher.

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An ‘A’ category standard motorbike licence to hire motorcycles over 50cc – if you have an ‘A1’ category light motorcycle licence you can only hire bikes below 50cc.

You must also:

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Be 18 or over – 17 if the car you’re driving isn’t registered in Turkey.

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Make sure everyone in the car wears a seatbelt at all times.

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Wear a crash helmet if you’re riding a motorcycle.

Recommended Items

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Spare bulbs for your car’s external lights.

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A Green Card valid for both the European and Asian parts of Turkey – it’s a useful back-up to your motor insurance documents and shows you’ve got the minimum legal level of cover. If you’d like to fi nd out more, contact your insurance company.

TURKEY

Useful Information

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You will have to pay tolls for some motorways.

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Petrol (leaded and unleaded), diesel and LPG are readily available. Petrol in a can is permitted.

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The speed limit is 50kph in built-up areas, 90kph on open roads and 120kph on motorways.

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If you’re caught committing a driving offence, you’ll be given an on-the-spot fi ne.

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The drink driving limit is zero – so there must be no alcohol in your blood when driving.

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You must use dipped headlights during the day.

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You shouldn’t use your horn except in cases of extreme danger.

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Children under age 10 can’t sit in the front. Children under 3 must travel in a suitable restraint system.

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If you’re driving at night, or in rural areas, watch out for livestock or unlit farm vehicles.

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If you have an accident, you need to call the police and get an accident report from them.

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Spiked tyres are prohibited.

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Winter tyres and snow chains are recommended in snowy areas.

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ŠKODA Assistance

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Please note that ŠKODA Assistance is only valid West of the Bosphorus.

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Mandatory Requirements

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A valid UK driving licence – both the photo and paper parts.

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An International Driving Permit.

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A GB sticker on the back of your car – even if your car has ‘Euro-plates’ (number-plates that show a circle of 12 stars on a blue background).

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Your motor insurance certifi cate and V5 registration document or hire car paperwork, plus an International Registration Certifi cate if you’re going outside any English-speaking areas.

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A warning triangle inside the car in case you breakdown.

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Headlamp converters (stickers you put on your headlights when you’re driving on the right, so your lights don’t dazzle motorists coming the other way), or mechanically adjusted headlamps set to neutral.

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A fi rst aid kit.

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A fi re extinguisher.

You must also:

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Be 18 or over.

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Make sure everyone in the car wears a seatbelt at all times.

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Wear a crash helmet if you’re riding a motorcycle. Children under 12 are not permitted as passengers.

Recommended Items

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Spare bulbs for your car’s external lights.

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Spark plugs, wiper blades, a fan belt and other basic spares.

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A Green Card – it’s a useful back-up to your motor insurance documents and shows you’ve got the minimum legal level of cover. If you’d like to fi nd out more, contact your insurance company.

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Winter tyres or snow chains.

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The International Certifi cate for Motor Vehicles (ICMV) should be carried if visiting any Ukranian/Russian speaking areas. State Traffi c Inspectorate offi cials will stop vehicles to check documents, especially if they are displaying foreign plates.

UKRAINE

Useful Information

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You’ll have to pay a road tax when you enter the country.

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Unleaded petrol and diesel are readily available. You won’t be able to fi nd leaded petrol, lead replacement petrol or LPG.

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It’s wise to keep your tank topped up as there aren’t a great number of petrol stations, especially in rural areas – you can’t bring a can of petrol into the country but once you’re there, you can carry one in the car.

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Children under age 12 or less than 1.45m tall can’t travel in the front seat.

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Speed limits vary across Ukraine, so check the signposts for maximum speeds. If you’ve held your licence for less than two years, you shouldn’t exceed 70kph.

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If you’re involved in an accident, you must call the police and obtain an accident document from them.

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The drink driving limit is zero – so there must be no alcohol in your blood when driving.

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It’s best to avoid driving outside built-up areas – roads can be poor and local drivers aggressive.

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There have been cases of local police stopping cars and issuing on-the-spot fi nes for minor traffi c offences. They do have the power to stop youand to issue a ticket but not to fi ne you or confi scate your licence.

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Dipped headlights should be used in poor visibility.

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