Breakdown cover clients told to learn foreign laws
20 August 2010 16:10:26
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| Driving laws differ from country to country. |
A survey by Sainsbury's Car Insurance suggests that millions of motorists could be at risk of unwittingly breaking the law when driving in other countries.
For instance, one in three Britons who plan to drive to France will not take a reflective jacket with them, which is a legal requirement for those taking to the French roads.
Another 15% of drivers said that they would not have a warning triangle in their vehicle, which could get them in trouble in the event of a breakdown.
Failure to carry a warning triangle is also illegal in Spain and The Netherlands, while radar detectors that are designed to detect speed traps are not allowed in Belgium, Switzerland and several other European countries.
Ben Tyte, car insurance manager at Sainsbury's, said: "Drivers taking their cars abroad need to prepare, not just because they'll be driving on the other side of the road, but because laws differ from country to country."
Drivers should also check that their fully comprehensive car insurance policy is valid outside the UK and compare breakdown cover offers before they leave home.
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