What are the requirements to drive my UK registered car in Europe after Brexit?
I haven't seen a concise list of requirements as to what I need to have in order for me to drive my UK registered car in Europe after Brexit. (after 31st Dec 2020)
I know how strict eg. the german TUV is, compared to what is required for an MOT in the UK - I believe until the UK was still part of the EU, as long as a foreign car had a valid technical / mechanical approval (MOT), it was accepted as safe to drive on any road (with the exception of the ominous stickers on the headlights, not to blind the oncoming traffic - left hand drive vs right hand drive)
Edit: this is about using the car for a one-off recreational return trip - max 1-2 weeks
Best Answer
You will need a GB sticker on your car if you don't have the Euro symbol on your plates. From www.gov.uk:
You’ll still need a GB sticker when travelling in Europe if you display one of these national flags and identifiers.
The flag must be above the identifier. You cannot have the flag or letters on the number plate margin, and neither can be more than 50 millimetres wide. Euro symbol
If you display the Euro symbol and Great Britain (GB) national identifier on your number plate, then you will not need a separate GB sticker when travelling within the European Union.
The Euro symbol must:
- be a minimum height of 98mm
- have a width between 40 and 50mm
- have a reflective blue background with 12 reflecting yellow stars at the top
- show the member state (GB) in reflecting white or yellow
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