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Driving in Europe after Brexit: what you need to know

Published 12 January 2021
By Sunday Times Driving
The UK has officially left the European Union. Here's everything you need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit.
What Brexit means for driving in Europe

Two thirds of Brits can't recognise EU road signs

New research suggests most could do with brushing up on their continental driving rules.
Published 07 August 2019
Millions of motorists could need permits to drive in Europe post-Brexit

Brits could need EU driving permits post-Brexit

Millions of motorists could need to buy a £5.50 permit in order to drive in Europe after Brexit, according to the National Audit Office.
Published 20 July 2018
Reader Letters: electric cars, brake light dazzle, insurance, swerving and continental headlight converters

Reader Letters: Electric cars, brake light dazzle

"The reason why electric car manufacturers do not give the carbon footprint of the power they use is because it depends on the generation..."
Published 21 March 2018
Car Clinic: What do I need to know about Paris car emissions rules before driving there?

Car Clinic: What are the Paris emissions rules?

"I am driving to Paris and have heard of new anti-pollution rules in the city. Do I need to do anything before I set off?"
Published 04 July 2017
Reader Letters: French flies, car tax tussles, Welsh road signs and wave power

Reader Letters: Tax tussles and French flies

"After accumulating what seemed to be most of France’s flies on my windscreen, I followed a friend’s tip and attacked them with a wet wipe."
Published 02 May 2017
Reader Letters: dazzling headlights, Macan boots, British cars and French road rules

Reader Letters: fix for glare &French road rules

Regarding headlight dazzle, I experienced the same problem when driving at night in the rain — until...
Published 06 February 2017
Sunday Times Driving Reader Letters: Austrian tolls, speedo accuracy, Specs cameras and antiquated RAC

Reader Letters: Austrian tolls, speedo accuracy, Specs...

A warning to readers: I have just received notice of a hefty fine for not displaying a vignette — the toll sticker that permits you to drive on...
Published 16 May 2016
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Counterpart driving licence changes — what you need...

If you're hiring a car, either in the UK or abroad, or drive for a living you'll need to know about these important changes to driving licences.
Published 28 April 2015
Jeremy Clarkson quotes: foreigners

Clarkson on: foreigners

Jeremy Clarkson has managed to land himself in hot water with Indians, Mexicans, Malaysians, Americans ... in fact, pretty much everyone in the world
Published 03 October 2014
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Will a roof box increase my car's fuel consumption?

I need to buy a roof box for my 2003 Audi RS 6 to accommodate my family’s expanding paraphernalia. I regularly travel in France and Germany and...
Published 28 September 2014
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

News: The AA uncovers Europe's oddest driving rules

If you're driving to Romania or Belarus this holiday season, don’t forget to pack a bucket and sponge...
Published 18 August 2014
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Points: Letters of the week, June 29

The issues that got you talking this week
Published 30 June 2014