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#301 NickB787

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:12 AM

is there a link to what we legally need to take with us ego France, for those virgins going there? apart from I believe plastic rivets for the number plate!!

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:13 AM

Dunno, but the breathalyzer piece is interesting... Apparently from start of April, everyone has to carry one?! :borg:

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:24 AM

Cash for speeding/number plate fine. Warning triangle Reflective vest (must be in the passenger compartment)

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:27 AM

I thought the breathalyzer was for french registered cars only

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:28 AM

I thought the breathalyzer was for french registered cars only


No idea, I read about it on LoT:
http://www.lotus-on-...ad.php?tid=9800

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:30 AM

i got me one of those fast tag doodahs for going through the peage :)

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:37 AM

I'll take the 11€ fine for not having one, I think.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:41 AM

High vis jackets and a GB sign on my number plate is all im taking again. Luckily i drive a silver VX so dont attract too much attention ;)

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:11 PM

Luckily i drive a silver VX so dont attract too much attention ;)

Its not that you don't create much attention, they just don't see you :poke:

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:24 PM

spare bulbs, copy of V5 and insurance cert also required. Oh and passport :)

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:32 PM

and driving licence (for LoT at the very least) + extra cash for the fines on the way back

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:33 PM

bottle opener, cooler box

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:34 PM

Bottle opener. Good call. thumbsup

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:35 PM

It's a 4-star hotel this year, so will be even more expensive at the bar. :rolleyes:

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:35 PM

pick up some dinkies at the supermarket, party in Joes room

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:35 PM

lets hope it has an ice machine then

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:37 PM

Bags of ice, a la Le Mans 24, are the way forward. Worked pretty well in the cool bag we got at the hypermarche last year. Until the bag fell over and flooded the bedroom. :lol:

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 01:46 PM

sac de glace

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:30 PM

Big fat ice cooler in the back of the van,full of some quality beer,orders taken

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:34 PM

Got room for a proper chest freezer and genny? :lol:




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