Do I need a (European Auto Insurance) Green Card while driving inside the EU?

I purchased a new car and have registered it in Germany. I want to use it to travel to the Czech Republic, but I haven't received the Green Card from my car insurance company.

Would this be a problem?

Best Answer

Note that the accepted answer is not universally true. To quote Wikipedia,

Within the European union, some countries (such as France and Belgium) have kept the Green card as their national/domestic system of insurance, which make the green card a compulsory requirement in those nations.

In France, failure to present the green card during a traffic check can result in a 150€ fine (source in French).

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Does my car insurance cover me in the EU?

When you register a car in any EU country, you must insure it for third party liability. This compulsory insurance is valid in all other EU countries. It covers you if you have an accident causing damage to property or injury to anyone other than the driver.

Do you need car insurance to drive in Europe?

You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance. You may need to carry a green card to drive in other countries, including: Albania.

Do I need a green insurance card to drive in France?

Do I need a green card to drive in France? A green card from your car insurance provider isn't needed to drive in France. However, you will need to have at least third-party insurance cover on your car before you take it into France.

Will my car insurance be valid in Europe after Brexit?

Yes \u2013 as long as you have a minimum of third party car insurance, you can drive in Europe after Brexit \u2013 all UK insurers are legally required to include at least 30 days of European cover per year. If you're planning a longer trip, you might need to take out extra insurance.

Driving To Europe Post Brexit: What You Need To Know

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