dispersion Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Ok so I have been planning a trip and looking up laws (specifically traffic laws) for my trip but is there any useful tips/advice for the following countries;FranceBelgiumGermanyLuxemburgAustriaSwitzerlandItalyThese are not in any order but I will use this thread for photos, updates also.Thanks in advanced.Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sounds like an epic trip Gareth..... Can't offer any advice.....but several guys have done this in the past......and Ali in Austria could well be worth a PM..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in Austria Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 have a look herehttp://www.pensionhausmaria.com/location.aspScroll down to.just below the Google map and there is a widget that should provide most of the information you need. Just click on the areas you are going to.I'll look for the link to my Austrian High Lights map to give you some suggestions.If you want anything specific drop me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in Austria Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Here you gohttps://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit? ... 2oDNPXQ1BQVignette required to ride on Austrian and Swiss motor ways. Austria costs €4,80 for 10 days. there are a couple of toll tunnels on some motorways. Switzerland requires a years one.Certainly in Austria it is worth getting one just in case. the fine is €120,- if you get caught on the motorway without one.French and Italian motorways are mostly tolls.Any help feel free to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Take velcro & long cable ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dispersion Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Cheers for replies, may ask some more questions and put up my packing list ready for a critique/check at some point.thanks for the useful links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Cheers for replies, may ask some more questions and put up my packing list ready for a critique/check at some point.thanks for the useful links If you're passing this area of Germany this hotel is ace.viewtopic.php?f=23&t=52701 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dispersion Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Have not finalised route yet but defo looks like a nice place to stay so will stop by if I am passing!Quick question if anyone knows the answer:My bike was originally a German bike and registered to the UK a few years later. Does that mean I then have to show the GB sign on the rear of the bike?Also, headlights are still aligned for right hand side of the road so it does not need dimmers/tape across it so does this mean I am more likely to get pulled as it will be noticeable that I haven't changed anything even though I am in the right? Cheers,Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in Austria Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 If your Bike is UK registered it should display a GB Sticker or similar.Headlights correctly adjusted for mainland Europe so should not be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 We are going across to Rotterdam, then down to Trier in Germany for the World Rally Championship on bike on Wednesday. Will prop ride to Luxemburg and belgium too? Will let u know anything we find that might be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyspence Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You either need a GB sticker or and i think this is better on your license plate a blue box with GB and the Euro Logo. https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-pl ... dentifiersAnd this app give some of the rules and regshttp://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safe ... dex_en.htmHope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dispersion Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Cheers guys! Got the gb sticker sorted. Need to book a few nights and some road cover and then pre-motorway charges.I am gonna guess you can buy the motorway toll/charges when you are there?Cheers,Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Rather than a GB sticker I opted for a euro plate with it on it saves trying to find somewhere to put the sticker top tip pay at the pump with a credit card some places in germany require you to go in and pay first before they turn the pump on which can be a pain in the arse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in Austria Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 vignette required for Austrian, Swiss and Slovenian motorways. Available at most petrol stations. If you don't use the motor ways you don't need one. Just don't get caught on a motorway without one. In Austria it is a 120 Euro fine. Other Tolls will be paid for at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 In France (and possibly elsewhere), if stopped by a traffic cop - Don't argue (even if you were in the right ), the fine will just increase! - keep arguing and you will be hoiked off to the local nick for processing (even bigger fine) and your bike will be impounded - Yet another fee to get it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 NB. If you use a StaNag - It must NOT be able to show speed camera locations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dispersion Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 NB. If you use a StaNag - It must NOT be able to show speed camera locations! I read about this but also read that if your sat nav can turn them off, that is fine. (So long as they are not on when you get pulled over).I can turn them off on my garmin so should be good!Also will be using maps, havnt done loads of planning but that's half e fun....right....lolCheers for the advice guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 NB. If you use a StaNag - It must NOT be able to show speed camera locations! I can turn them off on my garmin so should be good! Garmin made an update available over 2 and a half years ago to delete all speed camera locations in France. if you bought your device more recently.. turning them off is pointless. it won't have any to turn off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dispersion Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Just thought I would check in. Currently at nurburg and made it through France, Belgium and Luxembourg and tomorrow we are off to Black Forest! Will post pics when I am back! So far no dramas except my mate mark having no luggage to put his stuff in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Nice one Gaz......hope the rest of the trip goes well too.... Looking forward to seeing the pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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