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Hi We are of to France soon for the first time and the question is if I have the European Number Plates (the ones with the E.U.stars on the left hand side of the plates) on both the car and caravan do I still need the big G.B.sticker on the both vehicles.

Thanks for any advice.

Derek

No, you don't.

I agree with jeepster, however I would still place a GB sticker somewhere on the back of your 'rig' as it will at least alert JF that you are indeed from across the water, and may be a tad unsure of directions etc.

Why have caravans suddenly become part of a "rig" , yet another unwanted Americanism.

Steve W

Quote: Originally posted by Graham on 22/8/2007

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I agree with jeepster, however I would still place a GB sticker somewhere on the back of your 'rig' as it will at least alert JF that you are indeed from across the water, and may be a tad unsure of directions etc.

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You seem pretty sure that 'JF', as you despairingly call him,  will understand what a GB plate is!!!!!  There is no need to put a GB sticker on your car or van if you have the proper EU number plates - thats the whole idea!!! When we went to Switzerland earlier in the year they are perfectly happy with EU plates dispite not being a member of the EU.

David

Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 22/8/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by Graham on 22/8/2007

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I agree with jeepster, however I would still place a GB sticker somewhere on the back of your 'rig' as it will at least alert JF that you are indeed from across the water, and may be a tad unsure of directions etc.

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You seem pretty sure that 'JF', as you despairingly call him,  will understand what a GB plate is!!!!!  There is no need to put a GB sticker on your car or van if you have the proper EU number plates - thats the whole idea!!! When we went to Switzerland earlier in the year they are perfectly happy with EU plates dispite not being a member of the EU.

David

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Goodness me David you'll run out of exclamation marks soon !!!!!!!!!

I'm sure JF knows full well what a GB sticker is.

If I'm driving about here in the UK and I see a national sticker on any vehicle I give the driver a bit more room/time to sort themselves out at junctions as they may be unfamiliar with driving on the wrong side of the road.

I would hope that JF does the same for me when I'm on continental Europe.

I'm fully aware that they are no longer required but I tend to err on the side of road safety