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How can I check if my car is eligible for Glasgow low emission zone or Euro 4?
How can I check if my car is eligible for Glasgow low emission zone?
My car is on Ukrainian registration, I guess it should meet Euro-4 or Euro-6 emission standards since it is Toyota Camry Hybrid ...
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Why are most roads and parking spaces in England narrower than in the rest of Europe?
I drove my car in almost every country in continental Europe. Recently, I experienced driving in England for the first time. But it doesnt matter where I went, from London to Rottingdean or Bath, ...
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Registering a car in the EU as a non-resident citizen
I am considering a grand tour of the EU by road. This would be in a small electric car; I don't plan on creating lots of pollution as I go. Partly because the car would have a small range and also ...
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Auto/Manual transmissions in Europe
I've noticed that Spanish people prefer manual transmissions, and automatics are harder to find there (opposite to USA).
Is that the case in the rest of EU, or just a Spanish thing?
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Which country is this license plate from?
I’m in Romania for few days and today I noticed this license plate. It was on a black G wagon and what surprised me the most is that it had a face with bandana on it. Any clues?
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How to find quiet place to stop close to a motorway junction?
We are making a long journey by car across England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It will take around 16 hours of driving which we are splitting over two days. We have the hotel ...
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Using self-service gas pumps in Israel - with Hebrew-only interface
After traveling quite a bit in Israel by car I still can't figure out how to use gas pumps at the gas stations.
All pumps I've seen were self service ones where you pay by car at the pump. Also none ...
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Crossing from UK to France and back on the same day in the same car but with different drivers
I am probably going to have to lend my French-registered car to a relative for his trip to the UK. The day he returns to France I am supposed to be driving to the UK myself in the same car.
Both ...
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What kind of car can I drive in italy with an IDP with a less than year old license?
I am staying in Italy for the summer and I already got an international driving permit to drive. However, I got my license last November (less than a year ago) and I want to know if I can drive any ...
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In the US, should I rent a car through travel agencies or directly with car rental companies?
I have no experience in renting cars whatsoever. I was wondering what's the best way to do this in the US? Should I book a car rental on a website like Expedia, or should I book directly from the ...
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Can I drive my own car with mexican plates in Canada? For how long?
I am a dual Canadian and EU citizen living in central america. I bought a new car in Mexico, have mexican tags and insurance that has coverage for Mexico, Usa and Canada up to 100k USD (is this enough?...
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May I drive an Indian-registered car in Nepal?
My car is registered in India. I Plan to visit Nepal for 10 days. Am I allowed to bring and drive my car there, or would I need to re-register it in Nepal?
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Do I need an international vehicle registration code in Norway when I have an EU license plate?
I will be driving in Norway. Do I need to equip my car with an international vehicle registration code sticker, if I have an EU license plate?
International vehicle registration code:
EU license ...
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In Italy, how to know parking fee before driving into the parking lot?
Is there a way to know the parking fee before driving into a parking lot in Italy? In many other countries there are boards with prices at the gateway, so you see the hour rates before you park. I ...
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Is there a way to use cruise control without your foot becoming fatigued? [closed]
I was driving for 4 hours earlier and I set cruise control and pretty much don't need to do anything. For my left foot, there is a place to rest it in the footwell so no problem, but for the right ...
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Expired license and registration while car traveling within the US
I am traveling by auto entirely within the US. No passport, didn't bring SS card, title or other papers.
Emergency eldercare extended my visit, and both my registration and driver's license expired. ...
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As an EU national, what is the easiest way to obtain a driving license? [closed]
I am a British national with residency in the Netherlands and I was seeking the easiest route to obtain a driving license. I am already quite a seasoned driver, practising weekly on my provisional ...
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Can I buy, insure and register a car as a foreigner in Nevada in 1 day? [duplicate]
I'm planning to fly to Las Vegas on holiday and drive to Toronto in a used car. I live in the UK and am unfamiliar with licensing laws in Nevada (and the rest of the US!) - though from what I ...
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What kind of cars for F roads and river crossing during summer in Iceland?
In many forums a 4WD car is mentioned but not much details beyond that. The official road conditions website differentiates between "passenger cars" and "cars suitable for highland roads" but without ...
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City parking in Perth, Western Australia
How is the parking situation in the CBD of Perth, Western Australia? May I know is it easy to find & what is the normal rate? It's because I am planning straight away to Penguin Island after ...
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Is it possible for a foreigner to buy and register a car in Hungary?
So I arrived in Budapest yesterday for a 40 day stay and this morning I stumbled upon a tiny, old Fiat for sale for $700. Being a larger than average American I'm finding it hard to resist the ...
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Vladivostok customs clearance for Eastern Dream
There is currently one ferry that operates between Russia and Korea, and that is the Eastern Dream ferry run by DBS ferry (DBSFerry.com), based in Korea. The ferry leaves from Vladivostok at 2pm on ...
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Park & Ride in Düsseldorf, coming from Belgium/Netherlands
Next week I'm going to Düsseldorf for 5 days. I will not need the car during this time, so I intend to leave it in a parking spot with no or low cost and continue my journey by public transport.
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Car hire in Chile: cheaper to go with international or local companies?
I'll be visiting Chile for a few weeks in November and I'll be looking to hire a car for up to three days at a time, first in Punta Arenas and second in Santiago and possibly again in Puerto Montt.
I'...
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How to make myself more visible in traffic as an EU mainland driver in the UK?
I will be moving to the UK soon, Scotland to be more precise, and will be doing so with a car. A driver-sitting-on-the-left sort of car, with licence plates from an EU country (eventually I will have ...
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Getting pulled over in Switzerland
Since we've been discussing Swiss Vignette and steep fines were mentioned for speeding at Switzerland I got to wondering:
In some countries getting out of the car and walking towards police with ...
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Driving into Belarus
I'm planning to drive into Belarus with my own car and have difficulties to figure out what I need to prepare. I made the following list, but I also can't find a lot of information about the process, ...
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Driving On Utah Salt Flats
Are you able to just whip off the road and on to the salt flats and drive around (When its dry of course) or do you have to go to an entrance of a sort. I was not able to find much info on this ...
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Is it safer to drive up or down a dangerous mountain road?
Let's say you want to visit cities A, B and C, which are set in a triangle, so you can choose to travel A-B-C-A or A-C-B-A. The roads from A to B and A to C are fine, but the one between B and C is a ...
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Any tips for street parking in San Francisco?
I'm going to SF for a couple of days as a part of a road trip and would like to only street park. There's a map of permit parking zones and I assume that everything that is not colored on the map is ...
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Europe motorway "overtaking" and "passing" laws [duplicate]
Context: I am a Romanian who wants to make a "Eurotrip" this summer. To make the situation a bit simple, I am referring to motorway traffic only.
The Romanian law makes a clear difference between ...
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Is there a website or resource that lists specific traffic rules or specific signs for each country?
Based on this question: What does this road sign mean? (Germany; red circle and X on a blue background, with a right-pointing arrow.)
I started wondering about differences from country to country ...
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Insurance required while renting a car in Iceland [closed]
I'm planning to rent a SUV from Reykjavik cars from Iceland but am confused with many options for insurance.
What are the insurance policies I do need to take to avoid any major issues?
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Would you recommend driving or taking a tour bus in Iceland? [closed]
I'm travelling around 1st week of July to Reykjavik, Iceland. I'll be there with my family for about four days. We're good drivers in US.
However, not sure if I should be renting and driving a car in ...
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Petrol price comparison in Europe. Which resources are there?
I am planning to travel in Europe (France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, maybe Italy) by car. The price of petrol can be significantly different from country to country, and sometimes even between ...
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Can I supervise a learner italian driver in italy with my full Australian drivers license plus international drivers permit?
I am going to italy, and I have a full australian driving licence and an international drivers permit. My friend has a car and has his learners permit only.
Can he drive with me as his passenger ...
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Third Party Transit Insurance - Aussie Registered Car Travelling Via Singapore, Malaysia Into Thailand
I am planning a one-way trip with my private Aussie registered car shipped to Singapore, then transiting Singapore, Malaysia then imported into Thailand.
The overland trip by car is something I want ...
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Do I have to carry snow chains in Europe?
I will drive from Germany to Bulgaria through Austria, Hungary and Serbia. I will drive mainly on highways and I don't expect to need snow chains as the roads are usually in good conditions. Am I ...
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Can I buy a vignette for Hungary (Matrica) online?
I will drive through Hungary and I need a vignette. As it's an electronic one, I want to buy it online in advance and save some time. Is it possible? How much does it cost compared with buying it at ...
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How should you drive on rush-hour lanes ("Spitsstrook") in the Netherlands if they are open?
The Netherlands has so called rush-hour lanes, which are often emergency lanes that are opened for traffic during rush hours. They are always indicated with green arrows above the highway.
I find ...
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Roadtrip coast to coast in the USA, let someone else drive car back
Hiring a car for a one-way trip across the USA is a lot more expensive than hiring it for a round-trip, even for the same distance, car and number of days.
Theoretically, if one found another group ...
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Driving non-GB registered car inside Low Emission Zone
Almost all of greater London area is Low Emission Zone, which means that older diesel cars are not allowed into the zone, or must face high fees (up to 200£ per day).
The LEZ does not apply to cars ...
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Is the "Young Driver Surcharge" fee the same for all car rental companies in the UK?
I am a 21 year old with almost 2 year old driving license. I'm going to the UK, and want to rent a car for several days, however when I searched for a rental car, I saw that 35-40 GBP were added as "...
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UK to Iran by car - insurance question
My husband and I are Australians who want to buy a car in the UK and drive it to Iran through Europe (incl. Eastern Europe), Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan etc. We want to leave ASAP once we have the ...
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Crater Lake Oregon - can you sleep in your car at night?
I'm looking at driving to Crater Lake from Portland. I don't have a tent, so I'm wondering if I can sleep in my car overnight there?
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Flashing headlights on Autobahn
What does it mean when the driver behind you on the Autobahn flashes his headlights?
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Can a non-US citizen drive my US car in Mexico?
I have a US-registered vehicle in Mexico. An American friend once told me that only other Americans can legally drive a US car in Mexico. That is to say, I cannot legally lend the car to a Mexican ...
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What type of car do I need for a trip in Finland?
I'm currently planning a trip to Finland for one week, and think we will go to the following places:
Arrive in Helsinki
Step to Tampere
Step to Jyväskylä
Step to Kuopio
Step to Savonlinna
Step to ...
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How much do roof racks hurt gas mileage?
I'm going on a big national car trip, and I want to increase cargo space by getting a roof rack, but I'm wondering how much the additional drag will increase my gas bill. Is there any way to figure ...
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Travelling with a car from London to Orkney Islands
I would like to travel by car from London to the Orkney Islands. According to Google Maps, the drive would take 14+ hours. Is there a ferry (e.g. overnight) etc. that would make that journey more ...
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