weekends or public holidays( eg in France, Italy and Germany). 3.6. Find out if you need a Travel Visa for the countries you are visiting. 3.7. Include your‘ UK’ plates. 3.8. Check which, if any, inoculations are necessary for each country you are visiting. 3.9. Take out Medical Insurance that covers you during an event as well as before and after.
3.10. Check what emergency equipment you need to carry. Bulb kits, fire extinguishers, warning triangles, breath alcohol testers and reflective clothing for example are mandatory in many countries.
3.11. Make sure your vehicle’ s lighting complies with the requirements for the countries visited.
4. Vehicles / Spares
4.1. Check the ASN website for current information on this topic as we collaborate dynamically with HMRC and Border Force.
4.2. When crossing any international border, particularly outside the EU, ensure you can account for all equipment, including trailers, trailered vehicles and spares. This should be done on entry and exit. Customs officers will need to ensure that you take out what you took in and any missing items are considered as having been sold and therefore could be liable for tax.
4.3. Some countries accept a list of equipment and spares deposited on arrival and cleared on departure at the same post( if you are sensible). Other countries, particularly, in the case of Race Vehicles and trailered equipment, may require formal‘ Carnet’ documents with Bank Guarantees to the value of the equipment.
4.4. Lack of paperwork on arrival at a customs post could mean a fine in addition to delays. Even clearing Customs on entry without being checked does not mean you are clear; you will have to exit the country and you also may be subjected to roadside checks.
4.5. In general the more paperwork you carry the better. It can help to have paperwork for the event or evidence of an invitation or acceptance to compete to reassure Customs that your visit is genuine.
4.6. Take duplicates or copies of all papers with you, and perhaps copies of the original invoices for the vehicles and spares to reduce the possibility of a VAT investigation on re-entry into the UK.
4.7. Carnet de Passage where required and more information can be obtained from: The RAC, The AA, Chambers of Commerce( ATA Carnet), Freight Transport Association( Owner Document Road Permit), HM Revenue and Customs. The motoring organisations may be able to offer both Personal and Vehicle Protection bonds in case of accident. Check out their schemes.
5. Community Movement Carnets
5.1. These are no longer required for movement between and through countries which are full members of the EU. This does not mean that you won’ t be stopped and asked to explain exactly what you have on board, so it is still a good idea to have some form of documentation to prove ownership.
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