So you can’t answer my question either. No surprise there.
Carrying Documents
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Oh, do fuck off ya fanny.....
I have a back up .
I have pictures of all necessary paperwork on my phone. As well as paper copies.
This saved me when my documents went missing in Austria in 2018.
As I’d reported the suspected pick pocketing to the local plod after it happened when I got stopped for a document check, I explained what had happened and they accepted the photos as proof of V5 and insurance.
I have pictures of all necessary paperwork on my phone. As well as paper copies.
This saved me when my documents went missing in Austria in 2018.
As I’d reported the suspected pick pocketing to the local plod after it happened when I got stopped for a document check, I explained what had happened and they accepted the photos as proof of V5 and insurance.
Carry all of my bike documents, travel insurance and passport in my tank bag. Passport is in my travel wallet, documents in a separate compartment inside the DL Sized snap pocket, which is zipped away in a separate compartment less accessed inside my tank bag.
Because it’s the law in Europe. If you don’t , you risk a fine. Simples.
Your answer makes most sense. It’s to do with who to fine in case of speeding etc. I’m not and never have disputed their rights to ask for whatever documents they want. Although some seem to think I have. I don’t know why.
I can’t remember what we had to take back in the 70s as regards documents. I seem to remember driving licences but seeing as they didn’t have pictures on them they weren’t much use for identification. Log book, maybe a green card that was neither card or green. Oh, I do remember painting the van headlights yellow and putting black tape on them for France.
About what I expected. Still don’t know the answer I see. If you cant help then fuck off.
Bless you, you're doing your best with the you've got.....
Sorry, Miss.
the other thing is that those foreign police officers might think they are seeing proof of ownership as required in their country as they do not understand the nuance we have between legal title and registered keeper.
Whether in the UK or abroad, the V5 exists for compliance purposes. Failure to comply within the local law can mean a fine and inconvenience.
In France and Germany, its not proof of ownership. Its the ID document for the vehicle.
France:
The registration certificate allows the circulation and identification of the vehicle throughout the life of the vehicle. It is compulsory for the circulation of a vehicle.
Germany:
Vehicle registration is strictly regulated in Germany. Anyone who operates a vehicle without a registration certificate issued by the licensing authority risks a fine and points.
The rules were broadly the same then, as they are now. The intervening fifty odd years * have not altered things too much. That said, the so called ‘Green cards’ have of course vanished for use in Europe, replaced by a simple statement of conformity on your certificate of insurance **, though they did make a reappearance post-Brexit, much to the confusion and some considerable annoyance of many here.
You probably had to fill in a currency / customs declaration form back in the 70’s. But that was something different.
* Was that really the last time you went ‘abroad’ by vehicle?
** Which is probably digital or a printable PDF now.
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There was a page at the back of the passport where you declared how much cash you were taking out of the country.
Much stuffing of £ notes in your socks. I think you were limited to £50 at one time. (Labour Gov)
No I go four or five times a year. I just wondered about the why of carrying the V5 if it doesn’t prove anything. Seems a bit pointless. As Wessie says though it’s probably for fines etc.
I don’t think the insurance documents on the phone are acceptable. I think a printed copy is required. I do have these docs when touring but just wondered about the V5 in particular not having any bearing on the person in the car being the owner.
Also, a V5 quality photocopy isn't acceptable in many Eastern European countries!
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No idea as my waistcoat wasn't on display which sometimes can cause interest from the police. And I was going through a village slowly. I did see them parked up.I’ve been hearing about more bikers getting harassed in Germany. I can’t imagine you were speeding much with Jayne on back - so why did they stop you??
I’ve never been bothered in Germany, but not been for a while……….and then again, I was on a German bike!!
He did clock my waistcoat when I unzipped my waterproof top and was expecting the usual question of was I involved or a member of a club but he didn't.
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