Dogs Travelling to Santander
Members are advised that if they travel with a dog on the Plymouth Santander route with Brittany Ferries, their dog must be muzzled or carried in a pet carrier when being transported from the car to the kennel. They do not need to be muzzled whilst they are being exercised.
Using credit cards in Germany
Members have reported difficulty in using their credit cards in Germany, shops and restaurants in the larger towns accept cards, but many campsites and businesses in the smaller towns and villages will not accept payment by cards, although cash machines are numerous.
French Regulations
If you are planning a trip to France this year, remember to pack your warning triangle and a high visibility jacket for everyone travelling in your vehicle.
If your car breaks down and the safest place for your passengers to await recovery is outside of the vehicle, every passenger will have to put on a high visibility jacket before alighting from the car.
French Aires
Once again we have been advised by members that thefts and attempted break-ins are still happening on the Aires in France. The Club has always advised members not to use the Aires for overnight accommodation but to stay on a proper campsite. The Aires should only be used for short rest stops.
New Zealand
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has confirmed that Caravan Club members can now join without paying the joining fee of $100.00 the yearly subscription is $60.00.
Details can be found on their website http://www.nzmca.org.nz/ or telephone (00 64) 09 298 5646.
Benefits of the club include: ferry concessions, a fuel card (for discounts), a travel directory with campsite and technical information, safaris and rallies.
Ireland
A new barrier-free tolling system has been introduced on the M50 around Dublin. The easiest way for locals in the area to use the system is to register for an electronic tag which is placed in your windscreen.
Visitors, however, have to go through a procedure rather similar to that for the London congestion charge. Each time you pass the toll point your vehicle registration number is recorded and payment must be made by 20.00hrs on the following day.
Payment may be made either by telephoning a local lo-call number (1890 50 10 50), through any of the national “Payzone” branded outlets (newsagents etc.) or via the website http://www.eflow.ie/ from which further information may also be obtained.