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Vehicle Related Required Documents
You may be asked to produce your documents at any time. To avoid a police fine and/or confiscation of your vehicle, be sure that they are in order and readily available for inspection.
Documents you should take with you
- A valid full driving licence (not provisional), with paper counterpart if you have a photocard licence.
- An International Driving Permit when necessary.
- A Vehicle on Hire Certificate, form VE103B. We will supply this to you.
- Copy of your motor insurance certificate. We will provide this to you.
- Your passport.
You may need a visa for certain countries too.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all documentation needed to comply with the requirements of immigration, customs, health and other relevant regulations.
If you're travelling in a vehicle other than a motor car or motorcycle or taking a boat, make sure you have any additional documentation that may be required.
European Breakdown Cover
All of our hire vehicles are provided with European breakdown assistance. This covers roadside assistance, onward travel, replacement vehicle or hotel accommodation. This service is currently provided to Allied Vehicle Rental customers by RAC Motoring Services.
Emergency Contact
112 is a European emergency call number. 112 is accessible from a mobile phone even if the phone is locked. You can dial in the 27 Member States of the European Union in case of accident, assault or in any other distress situation.
Car Crime
Never leave handbags and other attractive items in obvious view even when you are in the hire car, and never leave anything in an unattended car.
Drinking and Driving
There is only one safe rule – if you drink, don't drive. Laws are strict and the penalties are severe.
Medical Treatment
Generally you can get urgent medical treatment at reduced cost, from the health-care schemes of those countries with which the UK has health-care arrangements. You'll find details in the Department of Health booklet 'Health Advice for Travellers', available from any main post office. Don't rely exclusively on these arrangements, as the cover provided under the respective national schemes is not always comprehensive – and the cost of bringing a person back to the UK in the event of illness or death is never covered. Make sure you have adequate travel insurance.
Credit Cards
Occasionally we hear reports of UK issued credit cards not being accepted at stores or petrol stations in other countries.
If you're going to rely on a particular credit card whilst away we recommend checking with the card company to confirm that it can be used in the country you're visiting.
Mobile Phones
The use of hand-held mobile phones while driving is prohibited in many countries.
Pets in Europe
Contact the PETS Helpline on 0870 241 1710 or visit the PETS website at www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/index.htm.
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