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Driving in France with Swiss hire car

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Started by Iceman in Ski Chatter - 7 Replies

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Iceman posted Jan-2015

Done the hire car in Switzerland and driven in France many a time. However, this year I will be the driver whereas previous years has been my dad so I have not had to think about details.

When I drove in france in summer in my own car, I took my own triangle, high vis and breathalysers

My question, if I hire a car from Switzerland should I expect them to be in the car?
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Admin
reply to 'Driving in France with Swiss hire car'
posted Jan-2015

Triangle is a requirement in Switzerland too, so should (!) always be one in a Swiss hire car.

High vis and breathalyser thingy I think you'll need to bring yourself.

Good question though; we didn't think of this when we hired last year! :oops:
The Admin Man

Iceman
reply to 'Driving in France with Swiss hire car'
posted Jan-2015

Will chuck the hi vis in hand luggage then. Gotta love easy jet unlimited weight hand luggage :) an breath thingy in luggage
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Edited 1 time. Last update at 25-Jan-2015

Broom
reply to 'Driving in France with Swiss hire car'
posted Jan-2015

pick up a phone and ask them

Iceman
reply to 'Driving in France with Swiss hire car'
posted Jan-2015

Thanks for the insight. Never thought of that

The local plod won't care if the broker said it was ok when you called from England

Hence the request for the insight ;)
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Edited 1 time. Last update at 26-Jan-2015

Brucie
reply to 'Driving in France with Swiss hire car'
posted Jan-2015

Breathalysers are no longer necessary in France.
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"

Iceman
reply to 'Driving in France with Swiss hire car'
posted Jan-2015

Brucie wrote:Breathalysers are no longer necessary in France.


Is that 100%?

When I went in August there was no clarity so it was better safe than sorry.
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Brucie
reply to 'Driving in France with Swiss hire car'
posted Jan-2015

The legislation which requires them is still in place, but the legislation which provides for a fine has been repealed.
So,technically they are required, but there is no penalty under law for not carrying them.(If that makes it any clearer!!)
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"

Topic last updated on 26-January-2015 at 12:13