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France and Europe Car Travel Kit
EVAQ8's Europe Travel Kit for 2026 includes the four core items UK cars must carry when travelling to the most popular European countries of France, Spain, Italy and Germany, items deemed compulsory.
contents
- Warning Triangle
- UK Sticker
- Hi-Vis Vests x2
- Headlight Beam Deflectors (pair)
- Information booklet
What is actually required in each European country for UK cars while visiting.
For further information and sources please visit our blog article here
Key: C = Compulsory R = Recommended O = Optional / Conditional (required only in some regions, seasons, or specific situations)
Always check the latest country-specific guidance before travelling. Laws may vary seasonally or regionally.
Always check the latest country-specific guidance before travelling. Laws may vary seasonally or regionally.
| Country | UK Sticker / Identifier | Headlamp Deflectors | Warning Triangle | High-Vis Jacket | First Aid Kit | Fire Extinguisher | Spare Bulbs | Winter Tyres / Chains | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | C | C | C | C (one per occupant) | R | R | R | O (mountain areas) | LeShuttle – Driving in France Note: Breathalyser not required in France since 22 May 2020 (Décret n° 2020-605, Service-Public.fr). |
| Spain | C | C | C | C (driver minimum) | R | R | R | O | RAC – Spain |
| Portugal | C | C | C | R | R | R | R | O | RAC – Portugal |
| Germany | C | C | C | R | O (mandatory for local cars) | R | R | O (winter law) | Voyager – Germany |
| Italy | C | C | C | C | R | R | R | O (seasonal/winter zones) | Euro Campings – Italy |
| Austria | C | C | C | C | C | R | R | O (snow/winter areas) | Euro Campings – Austria |
| Belgium | C | C | C | C (if breakdown) | R | R | R | O | MoneySavingExpert – Belgium |
| Switzerland | C | C | C | R | R | R | R | O (mountain regions) | RAC – Switzerland |
| Croatia | C | C | C (two if towing) | C | C | R | C | O (winter only) | Euro Campings – Croatia |
| Poland | C | C | C | C | R | R | R | O (winter conditions) | Sterling – Poland |
| Czech Republic | C | C | C | C | C (in certain regions) | R | R | O (mountain/winter zones) | MoneySavingExpert – Czech Republic |
| Hungary | C | C | C | C | R | R | R | O (winter driving areas) | RAC – Hungary |
| Slovenia | C | C | C | C | R | R | R | O (winter tyres/chains in Alps) | Euro Campings – Slovenia |
| Slovakia | C | C | C | C | C | R | R | O (winter tyres compulsory for snow) | Voyager – Slovakia |
| Romania | C | C | C | C | C | R | R | O (winter tyres in snowy areas) | AA – Romania |
| Bulgaria | C | C | C | C | C | R | R | O (1 Nov–31 Mar) | Start Rescue – Bulgaria |
| Netherlands | C | C | C | C | R | R | C | O (winter signs only) | MoneySavingExpert – Netherlands |
| Sweden | C | C | O | R | R | R | R | O (snow tyres/chains) | RAC – Sweden |
| Norway | C | C | C | C | R | R | R | O (mandatory on many roads Nov–Mar) | Sterling – Norway |
| Finland | C | C | C | C | R | R | R | O (compulsory winter tyres) | RAC – Finland |
| Denmark | C | C | O | R | R | R | R | O (recommended in snow) | AA Ireland – Denmark |
| Ireland | C (for GB cars) | O | C | C | R | R | R | O | AA – Ireland |
| Greece | C | C | O | R | R | R | R | O (mountain/winter roads) | AA – Greece |
