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SPEED LIMIT IN THE EU

Standard legal limits, which may be varied by signs, for private vehicles without trailers:

In built-up areas 50 km/h (31 mph);
Outside built-up areas 90km/h (55 mph) on ordinary roads;
110 km/h (68 mph) on dual carriageways;
130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways.

NOTE: In wet weather, lower speed limits of 55 mph (90 km/h) apply on dual carriageways and 68 mph (110 km/h) on motorways. Restrictions apply if vehicles are using spiked tyres. Speed limits for caravans and campers are lower.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR EU CITIZENS:

Valid passport;
Valid full driving license (not provisional). All valid driving licenses should be accepted , however if you have the older license, you are strongly recommended to have it updated to a photo card license for travel.

Minimum age at which a licence holder may drive temporarily import car and/or motorcycle (over 125cc or with passenger) is 18.

The original vehicle registration document. If the car is borrowed, this document is required along with a letter of authority from the vehicle’s owner.
Motor insurance – third-party compulsory. Check with your insurance company if it is valid in the other EU Countries
A clearly displayed sticker showing the Country where the vehicle is registered GB for UK , FR for France, D for Germany etc.

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