Your basket is currently emptyIt's not just safe and sensible to have the right kit when you're driving - in much of Europe it’s also the law. To avoid on-the-spot fines when driving in popular European destinations, make sure you have all the compulsory or recommended equipment (detailed in the table below), many of which are already contained in the AA Euro Travel Kit.
How to use this checklist
Choose a country on the left, then look across the row to see what equipment you need. Here's what the symbols mean:
Compulsory
Recommended by the AA or the respective country
Click to view tips and guidelines
| Country |
GB Sticker |
Headlamp Beam Converters |
Warning Triangle |
High Visibility Jacket |
First Aid Kit |
Fire Extinguisher |
On the spot fines issued |
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| Austria | |
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YES | |
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YES |
| France | |
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YES | ||
| Germany | |
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YES | ||
| Ireland | |
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YES |
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YES |
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| Netherlands | |
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YES | |||
| Portugal | |
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YES | ||
| Switzerland | |
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YES | |||
| Spain | |
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YES |
» Compulsory equipment tips and guidelines
All-in-one-kits
Cover all your key safety needs with the AA Euro Travel Kit. For an even further comprehensive kit choose our Emergency Breakdown and Touring Kit.
European Travel Kit: European Drivers Handbook Edition
£31.99 (RRP £39.99)
- Set of Beam Converters
- Hazard Warning Triangle
- Magnetic GB Plate (Height: 135mm, Width:180mm)
- Reflective Emergency Jacket (Meets EN 471 Standard)
- First Aid Kit
- AA European Driver's Handbook
- Universal Bulb Kit (compact). Contains All 3 halogens 1 X H1, 1 x H4 (472), H7 (499). Includes selection of bulbs and fuses.
This European Breakdown Kit is packaged in a sturdy canvas style storage bag with zip. The European Driver's Handbook is a must-have guide for anyone driving in Europe, with detailed motoring information for each European country and guidance on the different rules of the road in each country including road signs and legal requirements.
View our alternative European Travel Kit: Atlas Edition
Emergency Breakdown and Touring Kit
£39.99 (RRP £49.99) Save £10
- Hazard warning triangle
- 4 x High Visibility Vests
- Reflective hi visibility armbands
- Magnetic GB badge for Europe (Height: 135mm, Width:180mm)
- Headlamp beam converters for Europe
- Emergency glass hammer
- Fire extinguisher 950g and BSi approved
- 9 LED Torch
- Note pad and pen
- Tow Rope 3.5m, 2-tonne - new flat design
- Disposable emergency camera
- Quality carry bag with velcro non-slip pads
- First aid kit Soft Pouch incl. reflective blanket, dressings, plasters
- Tyre Safety Kit
"AA Emergency Breakdown and Touring Kit" is contained within a quality carry bag with velcro strips and non slip pads and includes all of the following essentials:
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A The list above is not an exhaustive list of compulsory items. Compulsory or required items could vary or change and fines may be imposed for failure to carry compulsory items. Please do check the latest motoring laws in the countries you are visiting before you visit.
B The AA recommends that each vehicle carries at least two high visibility jackets in the passenger compartment. Requirements vary from country to country.
