Britons at risk on European roads
Millions of British drivers travelling to Europe this summer are at risk of road accidents, driving fines or penalties because they have no idea of the motoring laws, according to an RAC report.
More than half the UK population – 45 million people – is expected to visit Europe over the next year and 19 million people say they are likely to use a vehicle to get around, with the peak travel period being in the summer months.
However, the RAC report shows 70 per cent of holidaymakers are not clued up on traffic regulations in the 28 EU countries – putting both non-motorists and motorists at serious risk of accidents and fines.
Just 18 per cent of British motorists claimed to have some understanding of motoring laws in France, even fewer in Spain (10 per cent), the Irish Republic and Germany (7 per cent) and Italy (4 per cent). None of those questioned by the RAC understood any of the laws in new EU countries such as Slovakia, Latvia, Lithuania or Bulgaria.
The motoring organisation is warning Britons to be better prepared for any European trips this summer and is offering more information via its website www.rac.co.uk
Mark Hodges, of RAC Legal Services said: “Millions of Britons use cars to travel in Europe each year but few understand the traffic laws. The costs of legal disputes, accidents and fines abroad can be huge so people are at real risk. Tourists may think they are covered for accidents, personal injury or breakdown on their travel insurance, but this is not always the case.”
Ginny McGrath
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