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Message posted by Angie_redshoes on 08�December�2007 at 6:31pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Angie_redshoes

Corfu

Hi Ang

We have driven fairly extensively through europe during the winter months and must admit snow chains were not necessary as the main drags were always clear... however.. it`s a good idea.

Vinyet??? I am hoping to god you mean high vis vests? These we have... I do hope you are not referring to something that only I have never heard of and, as a result, the entire CTG are cracking up laughing at me!!

Message posted by Graham T-A on 08�December�2007 at 6:57pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Graham T-A

Corfu

Angie, you will need a vignette to drive either through Austria or Switzerland. We never drive through Switzerland though as we usually carry new purchases and as they are not a EU country you are technically importing them into Switzerland and then again into the EU as you leave. For Austria you can buy the vignette at a sales place which is on the border and is well signposted with a picture of the vignette and the word vignette clearly shown. They cost seven euro eighty cents which gives you ten days driving but you only really need about two hours to drive through, even with heavy traffic. Snow chain are compulsary so if it snows and you get held up because you don't have any expect a heavy fine. Don't forget that if you have a 4 wheel drive car you need 2 sets (one for front and one for back wheels).

Sorry, can't help with Switzerland but try this link http://driving.drive-alive.co.uk/driving-in-switzerland.htm .

Message posted by Judie on 08�December�2007 at 6:57pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Judie

Corfu

Don't worry Angie I haven't heard of it either and whatever it is I'm hoping its already in our hire car for our trips to switzerland/austria skiing lol

Perhaps its an Austrian head scarf - could they be compulsory out there LOL

Message posted by Bob and Wendy (Uncle Bob) on 08�December�2007 at 6:59pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Bob and Wendy

Angie, its the road tax applied to visitors passing through, its the same in Switzerland.

I dont know how you get one for Austria, but Switzerland is dead easy, as you enter the countrys borders, all cars without the correct sticker applied to the windscreen are directed to one side where a lady sells you a sticker for 30euros.

What I did'nt know was that there are strict rules in Switzerland as to how much booze you can carry into the country, lucky for us in our ignorance we were'nt asked to open the boot.

Bob.

Message posted by Graham T-A on 08�December�2007 at 7:04pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Graham T-A

Corfu

Yes Bob, as I said, it's not an EU country so you are only allowed 1 litre each, the same when you are coming out.

Message posted by steang on 08�December�2007 at 7:16pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

steang

Corfu

Sorry did i miss spell it.

You can buy the vignette from one of the tolls,like i said before if you dont have one and get caught the police will stop you and give you an on the spot fine.

Angie s

Message posted by daydreamer on 08�December�2007 at 8:13pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

daydreamer

Corfu

Hi Angie, I have been working very hard and have not had time to read posts on the site recently. I have just caught up with this thread.

Good luck and I hope everything else is plain sailing for you. We are dead envious though.

Im sure all this about vignettes and snow chains will be easy to organise. Have a fantastic time and enjoy your new home and life.

Message posted by Ray and Gisela on 10�December�2007 at 7:57pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Ray and Gisela

Corfu

Hi Angie

Not to put you off , but in germany you must have winter tyres if not and you have an crash you will be to blame weather it is your falt or not . and a tryangle if you brake down , and a vest for each of the persons in the car , and do not drive through Swiss boader if you could help it . All the best Ray .

Message posted by Ray and Gisela on 10�December�2007 at 8:00pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Ray and Gisela

Corfu

And we drive on the wrong side of the Road over heir . LoL .

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