MAN Magazine Summer 2019

TRAVEL
Travelling with
children: For those
3. travelling around Milan on
a motorbike or moped, bear in mind
that it is illegal for any child under
the age of five to be a passenger
on one of these vehicles. Prepare in
advance to make sure you have an
appropriate method of transport
for the child, or you’re familiar with
Italian public transport.
Licence: Always
remember to carry your valid
4. in-date driver’s licence.
Safety: Always ensure
you and your passengers
5. wear seatbelts during your
journeys and that you stay as road
safe as possible, including checking
your tyres before long journeys.
Driving in #Germany
1.
Fines: In Germany, if you
fail to stop at a red light
you could be given either
an on the spot fine, two points on
your driver’s licence or a one month
suspension of your licence. Not an
ideal holiday!
Legal driving age:
Even though you can
2. hold a full driver’s licence
from the age of 17 in the UK, you
must be at least 18 to drive or ride
a motor vehicle in Germany. This
rule applies to all foreign visitors to
Germany too.
Accidents and
incidents: As a
3. holidaymaker or traveller
in Germany, you could still be
at risk of having your vehicle
confiscated by police if you’re
involved in a serious incident. Being
a foreign motorist or road-tripper
doesn’t excuse you from this rule.
Licence: Always
remember to carry your
4. valid in-date driver’s
licence.
5.
Safety: Always ensure
you and your passengers
wear seatbelts during
your journeys and that you stay
as road safe as possible, including
checking your tyres before long
journeys.
Driving in #Greece
1.
Necessary equipment:
When preparing for
your trip to Greece, it’s
not only shorts, t-shirts and
sunglasses you need to remember
to pack! It’s also the law to carry
a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit
and a warning triangle in your car
at all times. Don’t be caught out!
Fuel: Thinking of
carrying spare fuel in a
2. can in your car? Don’t!
It’s illegal, Don’t panic, the only
place you might struggle to find
petrol stations is in the more
remote Greek towns and villages,
but be sure to have a full tank
before you set off on any long
trips or days out.
3.
Parking: In Greece, the
police have the power
to confiscate your
number plates if you’re parked
illegally, so don’t risk it! Be sure
to read and fully understand the
parking rules and restrictions
before you park.
Licence: Always
remember to carry your
4. valid in-date driver’s
licence.
5.
Safety: Always ensure
you and your passengers
wear seatbelts during
your journeys and that you stay
as road safe as possible, including
checking your tyres before long
journeys.
Driving in #Turkey
1.
Drinking and driving: If
you’re thinking of camping
in Turkey this summer, be
aware that your blood alcohol limit
must be at zero for you to tow
a caravan legally. This rule also
applies to people towing trailers.
Travelling with
children: Are you
2. travelling with a child
under the age of 10? Make sure
your car has more than two seats,
as it’s illegal for any child under 10
to be in the front seat of a car. If
your car only has two seats, take a
look into renting or hiring a car for
your holiday to be on the safe side.
3.
Use of vehicle horns:
If you’re staying in a
built-up area, remember
that it is illegal to use your vehicle’s
horn between the hours of 10pm
and sunrise.
Licence: Always
remember to carry your
4. valid in-date driver’s
licence.
5.
Safety: Always ensure
you and your passengers
wear seatbelts during
your journeys and that you stay
as road safe as possible, including
checking your tyres before long
journeys.
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