Viva España! 2017 Euro Trip

[hodroyd]

I think I'm getting excited..??
Any convoy 5 cars from Benny please unless we are racing then all restrictions lifted..!!

 

[Roger]

As the basics are now firmed up, some details need attention; extras you will need for European driving, given most if not all are going to be returning through France they have the greatest list of daft things.

Bulb set
First aid kit
Triangle
2 x Froggy approved breathalysers
Fluorescent vest for each occupant of the car (in the car not the boot)
Lamp adapters (not needed for HID's)
GB badge or rear numberplate

Also suggest toll tags (there are some toll motorways in Spain) worth signing up for the service.

Any I've missed?

What's the recommendation regarding a bulb set for a GS?

Cheers

 

[2b1ask1]

What's the recommendation regarding a bulb set for a GS?

Cheers

To be honest I just take a few bubble packs of various bulbs I have assembled, it is only to satisfy LePlod if they get silly. You are never going to replace a HID unit on the road.

 

[Dan!]

Having been stopped a number of times, I've never been asked to show floro jackets, breathalysers, or bulbs. They're usually more interested in the reason that they stopped you.

I know it's better to be safe than sorry, but don't cancel your trip if you are missing a bulb kit.

As mentioned previously, I've been stopped with no docs, no licence, and certainly no jackets or bulbs. And they weren't all that bothered.

Bottom line is, don't do anything daft and you won't get pulled. If you do get pulled be compliant and polite, even if they're flexing their muscles. If they fine you, just pay and be on your way.

Follow these points and it'll be quick and relatively painless... unless you're doing more than 120 mph, then it gets a bit messy.

 

[BennyD]

I think I'm getting excited..??��������
Any convoy 5 cars from Benny please unless we are racing then all restrictions lifted..!!������

Just make sure you are at least 5 cars in front, and not leading or we'll all end up in a f*cking ditch!

 

[Doohickey]

What's the recommendation regarding a bulb set for a GS?

Cheers

I bought the cheapest set in Halfords just so that I had some in the car.

 

[conaero]

Having been stopped a number of times, I've never been asked to show floro jackets, breathalysers, or bulbs. They're usually more interested in the reason that they stopped you.

I know it's better to be safe than sorry, but don't cancel your trip if you are missing a bulb kit.

As mentioned previously, I've been stopped with no docs, no licence, and certainly no jackets or bulbs. And they weren't all that bothered.

Bottom line is, don't do anything daft and you won't get pulled. If you do get pulled be compliant and polite, even if they're flexing their muscles. If they fine you, just pay and be on your way.

Follow these points and it'll be quick and relatively painless... unless you're doing more than 120 mph, then it gets a bit messy.

 

[Dan!]

He does appear to be holding my hand. They're so friendly over there.

 

[conaero]

A very slim looking Dan! there, what happened?

 

[midlifecrisis]

He just wanted your phone number Dan!

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[conaero]

He just wanted your phone number Dan!

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Oooo la la

 

[philw696]

Should have given them Dems number Dan

 

[Spartacus]

Ah happy days , pulled for Drifting and speeding in an X5 ha ha

....and yes what happened to that slim Dan Dan ? Did you eat him ?

 

[GeoffCapes]

They're so friendly over there.

This one was. And attractive. Especially when we got her to pretend to have a go at Ho-Yin for speeding (more chance of seeing Jesus!).

 

[midlifecrisis]

She wanted to swap cars.. . I said sure... Always wanted a cop car, albeit a Peugeot van l, think of the laughs ...ho yin wouldn't agree....

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[JonW]

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This one was. And attractive. Especially when we got her to pretend to have a go at Ho-Yin for speeding (more chance of seeing Jesus!).

Recognise that road, and have sat in the cafe on the other side of the street...

 

[conaero]

Recognise that road, and have sat in the cafe on the other side of the street...

Yep that's Arnage High Street just up the road from L'Arlequin bar, our usual haunt.

 

[hoyin]

Yes she was nice. Even when she pulled out her gun.

Today I got pulled by the plod in Wales for not having a front number plate.


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[Contigo]

Yes she was nice. Even when she pulled out her gun.

Today I got pulled by the plod in Wales for not having a front number plate.


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Is this going to be like selling my 3200? Why does this never happen to me?

 

[conaero]

What happened about the missing plate, £30 spot fine?