Title: Scootering Abroad
glover - March 25, 2009 06:41 PM (GMT)
Going abroad on the scoot this year?
renew your euro health insurance card.
Just checked mine and it expired in jan. I didnt even know they did expire!!.
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The free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) replaced the E111 form in 2005 and entitles the holder to free or discounted medical treatment in state run hospitals in any EU country and Switzerland. If you’re travelling to Europe you should ensure you’ve got a valid one as it means you’re treated like a citizen of that country, which is extremely useful in emergencies.
It’s completely free to get one, go to the EHIC website, any Post Office or call 0845 606 2030.
Does it make treatments free?
No. Effectively it means you get treated the same way as a citizen of that country. So if they get free medical treatment you do too; if they pay, you pay the same rates. This is a reciprocal agreement across Europe, so EU citizens can use the NHS in the same way.
Yet do ensure you’ve got the card with you at all times, as rather absurdly the terms stipulate that you won't be covered if you haven’t got it (so take it to the beach if you have to too).
Can it be used as a substitute for travel insurance?
No. While very useful, it’s only about medical cover. It doesn’t cover baggage, holiday cancellation, repatriation if you’re dead or any of the other things you might take cover out for. Plus you’ve only got access to state run hospitals which, depending on where you travel to, can be few or far between, and more limited.
What’s more, you may have to pay for treatment even with an EHIC card (though it’ll usually be discounted). You’d be covered for this extra expense with travel insurance but having the EHIC too may mean you needn’t pay the excess.
Check it hasn't expired.
EHIC cards expire after three or five years, and the expiry date is listed on the bottom right of the plastic. It’s thought up to three million people are carrying now expired cards, so it’s crucial to ensure yours is valid and sort one before going away. You can apply for a new card up to six months before the current one ends.
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go here.....
https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.docould just save you a shit load of worries and a hell of a lot of cash.
Could a moderator make this a sticky??
rupert - March 25, 2009 06:55 PM (GMT)
Taxi - March 25, 2009 07:41 PM (GMT)
We got our reminders in the post this week too. Good job, ours ran out last December! ;jaw Did our renewals on the website the same day, so covered again.
At least it was free unlike the renew your driving license every 10 years money making scheme!!! :angry:
Lynchy - March 26, 2009 11:37 AM (GMT)
How pyshic are you??? :o This was on the news this morning!!
Seán - March 26, 2009 12:34 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (glover @ Mar 25 2009, 07:41 PM) |
| Could a moderator make this a sticky?? |
:)
glover - March 26, 2009 12:58 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Lynchy @ Mar 26 2009, 11:37 AM) |
| How pyshic are you??? :o This was on the news this morning!! |
They obviously read SBW :o
tezza - March 30, 2009 09:10 PM (GMT)
recieved my reminder today ;)
Taxi - March 31, 2009 10:03 AM (GMT)
Our new cards came yesterday, so takes about a week if you use the online service
tomdavid1988 - October 13, 2009 08:16 AM (GMT)
I'm sure this has been spoken about in depth before, but maybe not on this forum, well I couldn't find it anyway.
We are thinking of going abroad next year, maybe France or Holland.
Can you ride in these countries with L's as a few haven't passed their test yet.
Is there anything else we will need to take with us ?
dread - October 13, 2009 08:25 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (tomdavid1988 @ Oct 13 2009, 08:16 AM) |
I'm sure this has been spoken about in depth before, but maybe not on this forum, well I couldn't find it anyway.
We are thinking of going abroad next year, maybe France or Holland.
Can you ride in these countries with L's as a few haven't passed their test yet.
Is there anything else we will need to take with us ? |
obligatory to have a first aid kit on the continent, and i know at least 1 or 2 that ride out there with no l plates..... mind you they don't have em on hear either.
i am awaiting yarmouths ferry port to open 55 miles to holland closer than going to bridlinton. or most of the other nationals.
Cindy - October 13, 2009 09:05 AM (GMT)
You can't go abroad on L Plates but that's more to do with your insurance than european law. On mainland europe, you can use A road if on L plates but not motorways, but again, your insurance won't cover you.
I take a first aid kit but don't bother with the mandatory GB sticker or High Vis vest.
As a rule, if you go onto motorways, by law you will have to have at least a 80cc scooter and need to be able to do 50mph, else you might get knicked. :rolleyes:
rupert - October 13, 2009 09:18 AM (GMT)
You need to have full vehicle docs and both parts of your licence. I believe the french like you to have a complete spare set of bulbs too although I've never bothered.
Cindy - October 13, 2009 09:25 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (rupert @ Oct 13 2009, 09:18 AM) |
| You need to have full vehicle docs and both parts of your licence. I believe the french like you to have a complete spare set of bulbs too although I've never bothered. |
They also want you to have a fire estinguisher :rolleyes:
tomdavid1988 - October 13, 2009 09:39 AM (GMT)
Ok, that should fit nicely in the kitchen sink.
Cheers all
AndyGatecrashers - October 13, 2009 07:49 PM (GMT)
E one eleven (e111) for emergency medical care Hope no-one would ever need it We've got quite a few want to go abroad were considering eurolam in spain but 36 hours on the ferry is a bit of a downer even so its just about sold out already Keep trying to find details on Antwerp Custom Show in March 2010 but noting showing so will pick a euro in June/July I think :cheers
CarlosFandangles - October 13, 2009 07:56 PM (GMT)
We went to Holland - just put the GB sticker on number plate - the tiny ones that you get - didnt even get a sniff of a check.
beyond that I was told to take copy of ya docs........
I think bulb kit, first aid and all that is for car drivers only
Cindy - October 14, 2009 06:56 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (AndyGatecrashers @ Oct 13 2009, 07:49 PM) |
| E one eleven (e111) for emergency medical care Hope no-one would ever need it We've got quite a few want to go abroad were considering eurolam in spain but 36 hours on the ferry is a bit of a downer even so its just about sold out already Keep trying to find details on Antwerp Custom Show in March 2010 but noting showing so will pick a euro in June/July I think :cheers |
Thought the same about the ferry, hence us riding the whole way to EL Spain and back. Not sure if I should grin or cry :lol: New lammy in the making for that one :ph43r:
Taxi - October 24, 2009 08:55 PM (GMT)
Plymouth to Santander is 24 hours - still a long time, but better than 36!
When we go abroad we carry a full set of documents, E111, spare bulbs, first aid kit and have GB stickers.
Never been asked for any docs or had anyone check we have all the above. Also have European breakdown cover, but never used that either.
Lazarus - November 9, 2009 11:28 AM (GMT)
I asked in this order
1) local scooter shop
2) mate who is a traffic cop and biker
3)DVLA
1) shop said yes you can ride on L plates as they know loads that have been doing it for years
2) Cop Mate said its like over here if you should have L plates on show but ride with out them and are pulled for a check etc You are not insured and will be nicked and poss have scooter impounded as they do over here if you have no Tax or insurance. ;jaw
3) DVLA said they think its ok if your insurance says it is but check with the AA/RAC
which I did and they said NO you cant ride in the EU with L plates only with a full license but the DVLA should have told you that
So after all that im still not really sure if its ok to ride in any EU country on L plates.
as I only want to go to some southern Ireland Rally's (still EU I know)
I think I'll phone up the Garda Síochána.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garda_Traffic_Corpsand just ask them straight :banging
Its hard this scooter riding Lark
:easyrider