Motoring Information Service

The CSMA Club Motoring Information Service is provided at no additional charge and provides all manner of information, including what documents and equipment you need when driving abroad, paying the London Congestion Charge and live traffic information.

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Key Features

  • Really helpful information and advice from CSMA Club when driving in the UK and European Union
  • Easy to access service – just pick up the phone or e-mail and ask your question.
  • Service exclusively for CSMA Club members.
  • Friendly Motoring Information Service advisors are there to help, and can even advise you in areas like CO2 emissions.

The service provided is for information only and is understood to be correct. We can accept no liability for any inaccuracies of any information provided.

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At a Glance

Easy to access service – just pick up the phone and ask your question. A team of expert advisers are there to help, and can even assist you in areas like calculating your vehicle’s CO2 emissions and vehicle tax for 2009.

Driving abroad:

General information & requirements, route planning, toll charges, International Driving permits & required documentation, Low Emission Zones.

Financial:

London Congestion charge, vehicle Tax, Co2 emissions, driving licence, tolls, parking laws.

Vehicle safety:

Child seat requirements, mobile phone laws, winter driving.

General motoring:

Live and planned traffic updates for major UK roads, route planning, London transport information.

The service provided is for information only and is understood to be correct. We can accept no liability for any inaccuracies of any information provided.

FAQs

Can I use a GPS Sat Nav on the continent?

The use of Sat Nav's on the continent is generally not a problem. However, Sat Nav's with the option of showing fixed speed cameras must have this option deactivated in certain countries such as Germany, Switzerland or Czech Republic. The carrying of devices to detect police radar devices is strictly prohibited in many countries. The best advice if you own such a device is leave at home as penalties in some countries are severe.

Do I need to carry a fire extinguisher?

Whilst we would generally recommend that an extinguisher be carried in your vehicle, a few countries such as Belgium and Greece it is compulsory.

Do I need to have a GB sticker?

It is a requirement in Europe to display on your vehicle the initials of where the vehicle is registered. Therefore, you should always display a GB sticker on your vehicle. The only exception for this is if your license plates carry the EU symbol on.

I only have an old paper style driving license - is this ok to use on the continent?

Most European countries will accept all valid UK driving licenses. Some however, such as Italy, Portugal and Spain may not accept a UK license which does not have a photo on it, the new EU driving license cards. We would recommend for safety to either upgrade your license to the new photo card style, or to obtain an International Driving Permit. In the Czech Republic, you must have an IDP to accompany your license if you do not have a photo on it.

For specific information on a country, please contact the Motoring Team on 0845 365 4025 or email motoring@csmaclub.co.uk

The service provided is for information only and is understood to be correct. We can accept no liability for any inaccuracies of any information provided.