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Headlights converters for Europe.

mrbadexample
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:hello:

I'm off to France tomorrow. I've got the headlamp converters, but lost the instructions so not sure exactly where to stick them on.

Anyone know if this information is available online? I know it's a long shot because it's vehicle specific, but if anyone can assist I'd be grateful. It's a Volvo S60.

Cheers!

MBE :beer:
If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
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  • Wig
    Wig Posts: 14,139 Forumite
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=12877389#post12877389
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Nice one Wig, that should give me enough to have a decent guess. :D
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • pinkshoes
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    Don't forget your fluorescent yellow bib in the car! Police are currently stopping English motorists to see if they carry one, as it's law over there, and issuing fines for those who don't have one!!
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • mrbadexample
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    pinkshoes wrote: »
    Don't forget your fluorescent yellow bib in the car! Police are currently stopping English motorists to see if they carry one, as it's law over there, and issuing fines for those who don't have one!!

    One for me, and one for my passenger. Eagerly awaiting my stop check. ;):D
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • pinkshoes
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    mrbadexample wrote: »
    One for me, and one for my passenger. Eagerly awaiting my stop check. ;):D

    Excellent! Don't they just look divine?? Ours is so big it can fit 2 of us in :D Think I might wear it round france just to start a new fashion trend off. NOT.
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • Keith
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    pinkshoes wrote: »
    Don't forget your fluorescent yellow bib in the car! Police are currently stopping English motorists to see if they carry one, as it's law over there, and issuing fines for those who don't have one!!

    The OP is going to France, it's not the law there to carry one.
  • hewhoisnotintheknow
    hewhoisnotintheknow Posts: 3,162 Forumite
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    what car you got, my 406 does not need them
  • molerat
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    Keith wrote: »
    The OP is going to France, it's not the law there to carry one.
    It is now !! http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/index.html

    Never associate with idiots on their own level, because, being an intelligent man, you'll try to deal with them on their level - and on their level they'll beat you every time.

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  • Keith
    Keith Posts: 2,924 Forumite
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    Annoyingly this part their website has yet to be updated

    http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/general_advice.html
  • Wig
    Wig Posts: 14,139 Forumite
    Rules changed 1st July 2008, so now it is req'd to carry a warning triangle even though your car has hazard warning lights, which previously was an exemption from having to carry a triangle.

    http://www.thisfrenchlife.com/thisfrenchlife/files/psre_gilet_triangle.pdf

    Also here
    http://www2.securiteroutiere.gouv.fr/vos-infos/presse/communiques/2-2008/CP_14-04-08.html

    This page says they will NOT be fining people until after 1st October 2008.

    It seems if motorists are being fined it's because the police probably don't realise there is supposed to be an amnesty until 1st October.

    And it is important to point out that simply having a high vis jacket and a triangle is not good enough, the triangle must have this marking
    CP_14-1.gif
    And the high-vis jacket must have the CE symbol.
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