MikeCapon
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:07 PM |
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Foreign plated cars in UK?
Does anyone know (or could point me in the right direction to) the law concerning the use of foreign (in this case french) registered cars in the
UK?
I am almost certainly coming back to the UK for a couple of years to set up a new company. Can I keep the french plates? Do I need to change the
headlamps for left dipping ones? I've a couple of cars I would like to keep. A Touran and an Ami 8.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:09 PM |
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the guy I work next to is French and he's been here 9 months now, still has the french plates on his car, thinks its great cos they'll
struggle to get him with a gatso  don't know if that's the case?
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indykid
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:13 PM |
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i see more than enough polish ones kicking about!
i think my aunty ran her almera her on dutch plates for quite a while too. not sure what happens come mot time or whatever though.
perhaps i'll leave this one to someone more knowledgable.
tom
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eznfrank
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:13 PM |
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I think you'll struggle more with the insurers than you will with the DVLA?
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:22 PM |
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Mr Whippy, How could you suggest such a thing as wishing to avoid Gatsos! I really hadn't even thought about that (cough)
As for the insurance, my current french policy covers me for the UK as it does the rest of Europe, North Africa and the old eastern block countries
apart from Russia.
I would imagine that there is a grace period or that becoming a tenant or houseowner would oblige me to change the plates to UK ones. There must be a
way of finding this out?
Edited to add: As for the MOT, the french equivalent is every two years. Going back over on the ferry is not a big deal. I can buy loads of cheap
booze at the same time
[Edited on 18/4/08 by MikeCapon]
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vinny1275
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:26 PM |
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This help?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/ImportingAndExportingAVehicle/DG_10014623
I would check your insurance as well - my policy in the UK covers me for travelling in Europe, but only for a maximum number of days a year, or a
maximum number consecutively. I would check if yours is the same...
Cheers
Vince
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:29 PM |
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I'm not sure of the details and Maxime is not at his desk but I'll ask when he gets back.
I was goig to have to do a sneaky when I move to France to get the Falcon and buggy on the road as they don't normally allow kit cars there,
either I was going to buy a property in Spain anyway for renting an register the cars there or keep them UK registered and tested there. I'll
see when I move exactly what I'll have to do.
[Edited on 18/4/08 by Mr Whippy]
[Edited on 18/4/08 by Mr Whippy]
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blakep82
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:36 PM |
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there is/was a german guy in my town, ran his merc on german plates for years i think. not seen him in a while though...
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:40 PM |
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Thanks Vince, Exactly what I needed. Apparently I can stay for 6 months in a 12 month period and then I need UK plates. For that I need to change the
headlamps and pay £70 plus the road tax.
Apparently, ferry tickets are sufficient proof to prove when the vehicle arrives/leaves here so it might be possible to stretch things a bit.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:43 PM |
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hmm just spoke to him, well there is no road tax in France, the DVLA has not a clue when he came into the county so he see no reason why he
can't use the car for as long as he wants. Only pays 200euro's more on his insurance to drive here and recons the French would not give
the DVLA or police any details to give him a fine D: cool
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 12:56 PM |
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Looking at the DVLA website it seems to be a bit more of a PITA than I thought.
Quote:
Please read the written statement below and sign and date it yourself at the bottom confirming that your
vehicle conforms to each of the points in full.
1. That a rear fog light has been fitted to the off-side (right) of the vehicle. A single fog-light positioned
in the centre line is also acceptable.
2. That the headlamps have been permanently adjusted to dip to the left. Note: stickers are not
acceptable, the beam must either be replaced or adjusted. Beam benders or deflectors are also not
acceptable.
3. That a speedometer has been fitted which is capable of indicating speed in both miles per hour and
kilometres per hour, either simultaneously, or by operation of a switch. The speedometer must be
marked up to the maximum speed of the vehicle, with graduations at 1, 2, 5, or 10mph, and with
values at intervals not exceeding 20mph.
4. That side indicators have been fitted
5. That rear seat belts have been fitted. If the vehicle is a two-seater this needs to be confirmed.
This ain't too bad for the Touran but I'm jiggered if I'm doing all that to my french classic Ami 8.
Think I'm going to follow Max's example!
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dogwood
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 04:00 PM |
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Hi
I can confirm the 6 months rule for foreign reg cars, providing you still have a French address.
As stated, the insurance will be a problem.
It is unlightly your French insurance would cover you for an extended stay,
also UK insurers wont help you, you are only here for 6 months ,remember
In reality no one is going to check up on you, unless you got a nosy flik (cop)to contend with.
David 
[Edited on 18/4/08 by dogwood]
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tks
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 04:08 PM |
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This is like everything guys...until it goes wrong (an accedent) nothing will happen.
But you only have to have 1 accident te arrive with both feet on the ground again.
Tks
p.d. don't forget wy you took an insurance on your car!
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
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dogwood
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| posted on 18/4/08 at 04:22 PM |
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quote:
p.s. don't forget wy you took an insurance on your car!
Tout a fait
David
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