France Stop / Check

SafariMul

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On the France side of the border with Belgium we were pulled by the local Gendarme. I think he was as pleased as we were when he saw the GB number plate but nonetheless.

Checked V5, MOT, Insurance, DL, Tyres, Bike rack lights, and breathalysed.

1sr time we've been turned over in 12 years of doing this so our time was up. Fortunately we passed with flying colours.

Note, NOT on the check list was OUR Breathalysers. Why because finally some concrete 1st person proof we don't need 'em, as we knew (many still believe the AA/RAC/Ferry hype you need 'em).

Not an unpleasant experience TBH. We even got a BOB keyring for our Daughter which we've blu-tacked next to the WC sticker on the front windscreen as a souvenir.

Chrz Mul.
 
Mul said:
On the France side of the border with Belgium we were pulled by the local Gendarme. I think he was as pleased as we were when he saw the GB number plate but nonetheless.

Checked V5, MOT, Insurance, DL, Tyres, Bike rack lights, and breathalysed.

1sr time we've been turned over in 12 years of doing this so our time was up. Fortunately we passed with flying colours.

Note, NOT on the check list was OUR Breathalysers. Why because finally some concrete 1st person proof we don't need 'em, as we knew (many still believe the AA/RAC/Ferry hype you need 'em).

Not an unpleasant experience TBH. We even got a BOB keyring for our Daughter which we've blu-tacked next to the WC sticker on the front windscreen as a souvenir.

Chrz Mul.
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Were you displaying a Crit-Air sticker?
 
Did he check for;

Triangle Warnings.
Hi viz jacket.
Chevron Board.
Underneath look for migrants.
Specs.
SaNav Speed Cam. Location Notifications switched off.

And then give the van a Controle Technique Test finish off.
If not he wasn't do his job properly!
 
Byronic said:
Did he check for;

Triangle Warnings.
Hi viz jacket.
Chevron Board.
Underneath look for migrants.
Specs.
SaNav Speed Cam. Location Notifications switched off.

And then give the van a Controle Technique Test finish off.
If not he wasn't do his job properly!
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No, but we have 1st three.

Also not on your list he didn't check ... 1st aid kit and spare bulbs ( which we also have).
 
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