Riding in Europe, what legally do you require?

[Splash]

All,

have I got this right, is the following all I need to travel in Europe on the bike?

- A valid full driving licence, with paper counterpart if you have a photocard licence.
- The original vehicle registration document (V5). M.O.T Not applicable bike < 3 years old.
- Insurance Certificate.
- Passport.
- 'GB' Sticker
- First Aid kit?
- Headlight tape / converter... how necessary is this?
- Spare Bulbs
- Hiz Viz
- Warning Triangle

Is that the essential so you don't get any hefty 'fines'

Cheers

Ash

[Snowy]

I don't bother with headlamp tape - I just make sure my dipped beam is pointing way downward from normal so it can't dazzle. I would add spare bulbs to your list and also a lightweight hi viz bib incase you do breakdown at night.

Also be careful if you have aftermarket HID's fitted - the european police are a lot hotter with this one than the UK police as technically they're illegal if not fitted to the correct CE approved lens.

[Splash]

Thanks Snowy,

Just remembered, Warning Triangle also I think :S

No breathalyzer though thank god!

[Ade]

You'll be too loaded up to take any gear if you take that lot !!!!!!

I've never bothered with a V5 when I've driven in Europe.

[Conehead]

Just found this whilst getting info on tyres. I didn't know this.

'In some other European countries it is illegal to use
replacements which differ in certain respects (e.g. size, load,
construction, and speed rating) from the tyre fitted originally
by the vehicle manufacturer.'

I got it from the below link if interested.

http://www.ridesafebacksafe.co.uk/im...20download.pdf

Good luck with your journey.

[RedSoul]

Probably not legally required but essential is good breakdown cover,travel insurance,medical card,spare fuses..

[Splash]

Just found this whilst getting info on tyres. I didn't know this.

'In some other European countries it is illegal to use
replacements which differ in certain respects (e.g. size, load,
construction, and speed rating) from the tyre fitted originally
by the vehicle manufacturer.'

I got it from the below link if interested.

http://www.ridesafebacksafe.co.uk/im...20download.pdf

Good luck with your journey.

Very interesting! Thanks!

[Snowy]

Probably not legally required but essential is good breakdown cover,travel insurance,medical card,spare fuses..

Ahhh...if we're getting off the "legal" side then also a good puncture kit and a pump plus a few of the usual tools for your bike. And a good map even if you have a SatNav.

I'm never really sure about the legal requirement for HiViz jacket/bib and warning triangle in regards to a bike. I know they're both requirements for a car but I've never seen anywhere that they're not required for a bike. The Hi Viz isn't a real problem as they're easy to carry and lightweight but a warning triangle is a different matter. I take the view that if the bike breaks down I can probably move it off the road so its not a hazard and don't bother to take one.

[Splash]

Probably not legally required but essential is good breakdown cover,travel insurance,medical card,spare fuses..

Other than travel insurance which I have to do find, all done! Especially the fuses! Gone through so many on my bike already :/

[Snowy]

Just found this whilst getting info on tyres. I didn't know this.

'In some other European countries it is illegal to use
replacements which differ in certain respects (e.g. size, load,
construction, and speed rating) from the tyre fitted originally
by the vehicle manufacturer.'

I got it from the below link if interested.

http://www.ridesafebacksafe.co.uk/im...20download.pdf

Good luck with your journey.

Same in the UK.