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Driving in UK

  • 29-08-2007 9:57pm
    #1
    TT&TO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭


    I am getting the rosslare to Fishguard Ferry soon and was wondering:
    What do you need for driving in the UK? Is it mandatory to use one of IRL signs on the back of your car? This is my first time...


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  • #2
    keefg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    TT&TO wrote:
    I am getting the rosslare to Fishguard Ferry soon and was wondering:
    What do you need for driving in the UK? Is it mandatory to use one of IRL signs on the back of your car? This is my first time...



    I think that was all done away with because there is a little blue Eur / Ire logo on your number plate. I drive in the UK regularly and I have never been stopped (cops have more to worry about).

    If you do feel the need to get one to be on the safe side, I would suggest one for the back window rather than a full on sticker job for the bumper - they can be a pain to take off sometimes and are not good for your paint.


  • #3
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,064 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    TT&TO wrote:
    What do you need for driving in the UK?
    You will also require a full driving licence for the category of vehicle you wish to drive.


  • #4
    keefg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    Wishbone Ash wrote:
    You will also require a full driving licence for the category of vehicle you wish to drive.



    Yes, of course. I forgot about that - I have had a full licence since the invasion of Troy so I forget about how many Prov drivers there are here. This is a big no no & not accepted by the UK cops.


  • #5
    Davidth88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭Davidth88


    As long as you have european plates , ie the white ones with IRL ( or whatever ) in the left hand side this is enough.

    In theory you need to keep your ferry tkt to prove this is a temp import.

    Beware , although speed camara's can't catch you , if you get stopped speeding you CAN be arrested and your car impounded.

    Useful website

    http://www.aaireland.ie/infodesk/motoring_europe/dos_donts.asp

    Make sure your breakdown insurance covers you, if you break down on the motorway it will cost you a fortune otherwise. Also FILL UP with petrol here its MUCH cheaper ( unless you use that stupid garage on Ushers Quay :) )

    I drive there ( UK ) a lot , you will find driving easy enough , although motorways are very fast ( the de-facto speed limit in 80Mph in effect)


  • #6
    jrar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 796 ✭✭✭jrar


    Vehicle registration document would be handy in case you are unfortunate enough to be involved in any accident/theft situation that requires police intervention etc.


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  • #7
    TT&TO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭TT&TO


    Check list:

    1 x car with EU plates
    1 x full driving licence
    1 x Insurance cert
    1 x Vehicle Reg. Cert.
    1 x ferry ticket
    1 x subscription to the AA
    1 x big friendly smile (if I get into trouble):D


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