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It'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  Compulsory
  • Recommended by the AA or the respective country  Recommended by the AA or the respective country
  • Click to view tips and guidelines  Click to view tips and guidelines

 

Country GB Sticker
GB Sticker
Tips
Headlamp Beam Converters
Headlamp Beam Converters
Tips
Warning Triangle
Warning Triangle
High Visibility Jacket
High Visibility Jacket
First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher
On the spot fines issued
On the Spot Fines issued
Austria Tick Tick Tick Tips Tick Tips Tick   YES
Belgium Tick Tick Tick Tips Tick Tips Recommended Tips Recommended Tips YES
France Tick Tick Tick Tips Tick Tips     YES
Germany Tick Tick Recommended Tips   Recommended Tips   YES
Ireland Tick   Tick Tips       YES Tips
Italy Tick Tick Tick Tips Tick Tips     YES Tips
Netherlands Tick Tick Recommended Tips       YES
Portugal Tick Tick Recommended Tips Recommended Tips     YES
Switzerland Tick Tick Tick Tips       YES
Spain Tick Tick Tick Tips Tick Tips     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

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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

Emergency Breakdown and Touring Kit

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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.


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