Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Thanks for that Ian. Gary went and got his a couple of weeks ago and I was going this weekend. Thanks for the details though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice_guy Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Regarding disabling speed cameras on satnav.... If your data plan can bear the load abroad, use waze on smartphone. "Speed cameras" are not pinpointed. It's either law enforcement presence or "danger zone" (the rough mile length of road where there is danger, hence the presence of a safety feature camera). It will give you the split second warning before the <insert suitable wording> in the german SUV you are following slams the brakes because his danger zone device beeped. Be also aware that some speed cameras are enhanced (multilane, two ways, traffic lights) and that if no speed is specified its 80kph default. On any road with a central separator it's 90kph unless specified. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Thanks for the information. This driving abroad is all new to me so trying to be a good lad and not be caught out. Truthful answer is I doubt we will drive fast enough to break any laws. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Myself, Gary and Trina have booked tickets on this. The Gelmerbahn Funicular. We will go to this, the one like a wooden train and the open topped cable car throughout the day and then do the St Gottherds pass in the evening. Anyone else care to join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 International driving permits all sorted. France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali and Gail Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 12/04/2019 at 18:30, Geoffrey (Buttercup) - North Yorkshire AO said: Myself, Gary and Trina have booked tickets on this. The Gelmerbahn Funicular. We will go to this, the one like a wooden train and the open topped cable car throughout the day and then do the St Gottherds pass in the evening. Anyone else care to join us. How did you book it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ali and Gail said: How did you book it https://www.grimselwelt.ch/bahnen/gelmerbahn Sites in German but used google translate where required there are a few options but go to tickets, gelmerbahn, select 1st June, and bergfahrt 09.24 and talfahrt 11.12 any questions shout attached maps are Obergesteln to gelmerbahn and gelmerbahn to stanserhorn, still need to sort the chocolate option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 11:52, Gary Taylor - Scotland AO said: On the basis that we are governed by spineless incompetent individuals who can’t take care of our country and her population and with a B day of 2 days before we leave home and to cover myself I was in town this morning for X-rays So popped into the PO and caused chaos and got 2 IDP’s at a grand cost of £5.50 each 1 x IDP 1926 covers Lichtenstein 1 x IDP 1969 covers the rest of Europe Yes in 2019 I have just got myself a 1926 document !!!!! Anyway you need a passport photo for each and only the driver requires it We still don’t know IF we actually need them but given our rural location up here I got mine Just sorted mine. Only 1 required. I specified the following countries have i missed any ? France Belgum ( just in case) Austria Switzerland Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 You missed Germany and Lichtenstein. you should need two permits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 a useful check is here: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/international-driving-permit#IDP-Checker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali and Gail Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Don't forget your insurance green card, rang up for mine today. Again it's a just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali and Gail Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1926 licence covers Lichtenstein 1968 licence covers France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Austria. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew902 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Just an idea but do you not plan on going to Mulhouse in France near the Swiss border. https://www.citedelautomobile.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, matthew902 said: Just an idea but do you not plan on going to Mulhouse in France near the Swiss border. https://www.citedelautomobile.com Yes we’re passing there and as it has a cafe as well it’ll make a good lunch stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 55 minutes ago, Gary Taylor - Scotland AO said: Yes we’re passing there and as it has a cafe as well it’ll make a good lunch stop Might need a long lunch break !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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