You may not realise it yet but....

Driving in Europe      could make you a criminal              

Different countries have different laws- especially for traffic.
There are many traps with legal, financial and cultural consequences.     
Would you benefit from knowing the important ones?

Several languages make communication another problem.
You may know the solution but could you explain this to a local?

Fear of unknown laws with their potential for severe cash penalties can ruin any holiday or journey.
Would you prefer a feeling of security from knowing?


You may not realise it yet but....     

not knowing the law doesn't help

  •  What equipment and documents MUST be in your vehicle?
  •  What personal papers must everyone carry?
  •  What Health and Insurance cover and claim conditions
             do you THINK  you have?  


Do you know about these...?

In Austria- When might you be fined for using their motorways?

France-   Why should you use a payment card on Autoroutes?                         How you will be caught for speeding on Autoroutes?
                 Where does a local village/town speed limit start & finish?
                 (it's not at the speed limit sign!)

Germany-  Do autobahns have speed limits?
         Is the fine for tailgating higher than for speeding?
         To run out of fuel is an offence

Greece-  The highest accident rate in Europe. Why? 
                 How can you protect yourself?
                 Carrying a spare fuel can is  an offence

Italy-        Always have at least €250 cash with you  Why?

Spain-    When is turning left  an offence?
                If you break down and get out of the vehicle without
                wearing a fluorescent jacket, that is an offence

Switzerland-  Has 4 official languages, road signs change                        accordingly
                       Where can you buy a blue parking permit?  
                       Or a motorway  pass?   (one place is London)                     

Penalties can be
immediate cash fine, (€375)
Your driving licence suspended on the spot, (thus preventing you from continuing your journey)
Confiscation of your vehicle-  immediately.

Many police
target foreign registered vehicles as an easy source of cash.
Some countries automatically put offending foreign cars on their national register. Second offences incur double fines.


Communication
Simple motoring problems can become serious obstacles only because
You dont speak the local language!
  • Have you ever locked your car with the keys still  inside?
  • Had an ill passenger needing immediate medical attention?
  • Tried to find an overnight parking?
  • Had your passport/wallet/credit cards stolen?
  • Needed to draw some cash?
  • Had an engine or brakes seize up?
  • Had a puncture and been unable to undo the wheelnuts?
  • Been lost and without a map?
  • Not known what was the matter, with someone screaming abuse at you?
  • Had your vehicle has been broken into?
  • Urgently needed a doctor/police/mechanic/chemist shop/bank?
  • Had the police threaten you with a pistol because you would not move your car? (The clutch had broken!) (YES it really happened!)
What if these things happened  in Hungary or  Italy or  Russia?
Or any of these twelve European countries?  

 
I operated my own vans and light trucks distributing food in Europe.
They made collections and deliveries in Boulogne Paris Biarritz Netherlands Belgium Luxemburg Munich Salzburg -even Berlin before the Wall came down.
Many years of operating vehicles in Europe!
 
We often helped people having  those simple roadside problems.     
Knowing suitable phrases would have saved them much trouble.
It's not just knowing the correct words but how to pronounce them- especially if you are distressed or upset. 


'Dont Speak Just Point '  is simple to use;
  1. find the other's language by looking at the national flags
  2. choose the best phrase in your own language
  3. point to the same numbered box in theirs!
Now you're both communicating!

Will you have a look at example pages in pdf?





  • Convenient A5 size - easy for your pocket or glove compartment
  • 65 information-packed pages-  advice and warnings from experience
  • Translated by professionals into their mother tongue- trustworthy and accurate
  • No fear of exploitation-  you will both understand each other
  • 163 phrases tested over two years-  proven usefulness


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