Driving abroad rules..

[TimW]

Shall be drivin to LeMans in '07 myself if the laws allow.. Hopefully, i should be driving by xmas this year, start learnin in may so... Is there a min age driving abroad? Any idea's?


Thanks

[bigandclever]

You have to be at least 18 yrs old with a full UK licence to terrorise the Frenchies.

And if you have passed your test within two years then you're restricted to speeds of below 110kph on motorways, 100kph on urban motorways and 80kph outside built up areas.

[TimW]

Thats ok then but the 110kph rule.. Psst.

[mightymouse]

Plus remember they drive on the wrong side

[Axeman30]

Make sure you have all of the gubbins, fire extiguisher, triangle etc in the car before you go as they're checking more these days.

[EmmaP]

And for a near perfect example of how to drive on the Continent, you might want to watch this video - www.pistonheads.tv/clip526

[shnozz]

bigandclever said:

You have to be at least 18 yrs old with a full UK licence to terrorise the Frenchies. And if you have passed your test within two years then you're restricted to speeds of below 110kph on motorways, 100kph on urban motorways and 80kph outside built up areas.

And so many of us "grown-ups" will be respecting the 130 rule on the way to Le Mans. it is mph yes?

[TimW]

ey, it will be a first car i doubt i can even reach 130KPH let alone 130MPH but with a long downhill straight ill give it a god dam try! lol..

[Matthew-TMM]

TimW said:

ey, it will be a first car i doubt i can even reach 130KPH let alone 130MPH but with a long downhill straight ill give it a god dam try! lol..

What are you after, a 2cv? My car will just do 100MPH (allegedly).

[TimW]

most prob a 106/saxo 1.4/1.6......

[Matthew-TMM]

Well I would think those could easily do better than 80mph.

[puggit]

The golden rule for Le Mans weekend is that British cars are full of Euros for the froggy policemen - take care!