chessfou Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 A century ago I used to drive (from the UK) to and from Spain a good deal. I never left home without green card and, especially, Bail Bond.Has anyone, resident here in France with French registered and insured car any knowledge of the Bail Bond issue.I have twice asked my insurers here. They seemed to be blissfully unaware of Bail Bonds but when it was explained to them (on two separate occasions) insisted that no such thing was required (any more) for Spain.Can anyone confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjlaws Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Bail bonds used to be required when driving in Spain because involvement in certain road accidents there resulted in detention by the police. That ceased to be the case at least seven years ago, and insurers no longer issue bail bonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessfou Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks for the confirmation (I last did M25 to Andalusia ten years ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigears Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 don't forget your yellow vests and I think two warning triangles. Not sure of exact regs, I believe they differ slightly from france. I carry two of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 This may help.[URL]http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/compulsory_equipment.html[/URL]If vehicle has more than 9 places a fire extinguisher is also compulsory in Spain.A First Aid Kit and protective gloves (for tyre changing) are also a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessfou Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Yes, two warning triangles for Spain. Possibly only one is compulsory* but word here (Halfords equivalent) is that lots of French drivers (and, presumably, others) are being spot fined in Spain for carrying only the one triangle.*according to the AA but my local Halfords equivalent insists that two are now compulsory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaJ Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Don't forget to beware the fake policeman stopping foreign registered cars on the Madrid ring roads. The Guardia Civil will always be in a marked car; if anyone else tries to stop you dial 112 and ask for help. The British Embassy website has helpful information. There is a new fast expressway off the M50 (Madrid outer ring road) which goes down to Aranjuez now; it costs a few euros but is much better than the old road.regardsLisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polremy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I think the rule is a "yellow vest" (ours are orange) for every passenger in the car. And these must be inside the car, not in the boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 The rules may have changed but in 2004 the requirement was for 2 orange vests in a car. We used to stash and then forget about them. We were living in Gibraltar but driving into Spain on a weekly basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana (ex tag) Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Does my dog need a vest? Not so silly when you break down with a big hound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 woolybanana wrote- Does my dog need a vest? Hi woolybanana , Is your dog feeling the cold?remember, if it is a female then a liberty bodice would be more appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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