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What do business people have to consider when driving around Europe?

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27 September 2013

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Not all European laws are the same as ours – did you know that you need to carry your own breathalyser in France for example?

TRAVELLING to and from the continent is something that can be a chore, even if going to a meeting in style.

The time it takes to get there and back can easily put the train to London in the shade, while the possibility of unforeseen delays can add to any stress you’re already feeling before you eventually reach your destination.

Today, it’s no longer necessary to travel to another European country by car. The fact that flights to many parts of Europe have become cheaper and rail connections to Paris and beyond have improved considerably mean that leaving the company car behind is a possibility, but many of us still choose to get behind the wheel when meeting a client or heading to a satellite office.

 

Fine time

Whatever country you’re driving through, it’s important to drive carefully. As well as being responsible for the company car, you’ll also have to take into account that when driving through different countries, there are a whole new set of laws to abide by.

Lack of awareness on this front could potentially lead to a heavy fine or, in extreme cases, a more severe punishment.

This infographic created by autoweb.co.uk shows how in some European nations, there are some pretty strange laws that can be easy to forget about, especially when your mind is squarely on getting from A to B without getting lost on the way.

One that’s easily forgotten but should be among the first things to do is remembering to drive on the right hand side of the road.

 

Safety first

Some of the more eccentric laws can actually be a little easier to remember. In Switzerland, for example, you have to pay some form of road tax in order to get through the country’s many toll booths. Meanwhile, it can be hard to forget about not being able to honk your car horn in urbanised parts of Italy.

Many laws put in place in different countries are primarily in place to help guarantee the safety of all drivers. If before a big client meeting with someone on the continent, you brush up on your French, German or Spanish equivalent of the Highway Code, you should be able to drive without fear of receiving an unexpected fine.

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Matt Morton

Matt Morton

Matt Morton is an automotive content writer for Business Car Manager

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