Is a breathalizer kit needed

CurlylandJan
CurlylandJan Forum Participant Posts: 16
edited August 2018 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Are you required to carry a breathalyzer kit in Spain like you have to in France

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  • harryb
    harryb Forum Participant Posts: 1,536
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    edited August 2018 #2

    Although it's not a legal requirement anymore in France I have never read about it ever being a requirement in Spain

  • commeyras
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    edited August 2018 #3

    Years ago it was for a short period a legal requirement to have a breathalyzer when in France but it was not enforced and seems to have been dropped.  Agree with Harry not needed in Spain - but they do require you to have spare glasses if you wear them.  Also the 'long load' marker boards are required in Spain if your total length exceeds 12m.

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  • commeyras
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    edited August 2018 #5

    DD.  Your useful link is not for the long vehicle bur for something that extends beyond the length of your vehicle such as a cycle rack.  The ones needed for a 12m+ caravan/car are similar to those fitted to lorries.

  • Lutz
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    edited August 2018 #6

    It's only Spain and Italy that require specific boards to mark overhanging loads. Admittedly the two countries have different requirements as to their design.

    Spain also has a requirement for outfits over 12m overall length, but that is something different again.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited August 2018 #7

    Is there a specific overhang beyond which a marker board is required?

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  • Bluemalaga
    Bluemalaga Forum Participant Posts: 936
    edited August 2018 #9

    I have been pondering the same question for my first trip abroad to France. It appears from various sources that it is still a legal requirement in France to carry a breathalizer kit, however it is not enforced with a fine and the locals seem to ignore it.  

  • commeyras
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    edited August 2018 #10

    All this is covered in the 'Overseas Holidays' - 'Need to know'  section accessible through the top of this page.  Hope the Club has got it's facts correct.

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