how the information is laid out for a country

INTRO

General intro -- websites -- tourist offices -- brochures -- maps

MOTORING AND MOTORCYCLISTS

Motorists -- crash helmets -- daylight riding lights -- horn -- spare bulbs -- first aid kit -- any unusual restrictions

ROADS AND RIDING

Road quality -- tolls -- priority -- speed limits -- overtaking -- parking

WHEN TO GO

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

PRACTICALITIES AND PAPERS

Entering -- passport -- visa -- driving licence -- registration - - permission -- insurance -- constat -- health -- customs -- outside EU -- other goods -- leaving

SHOPPING AND TIPPING

Currency -- credit cards -- autotellers -- shopping hours -- bank hours -- tipping

FUEL, OIL AND REPAIRS

Petrol -- oil -- repairs

MOTORCYCLE HIRE

POLICE, ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCIES

Police -- fines -- minor accidents -- emergency numbers -- breakdowns -- club.

FOOD

DRINK

Blood alcohol limits

ACCOMMODATION

Is breakfast included? Are prices per room or per person? Parking? Youth hostels -- camping.

LANGUAGE AND ROAD SIGNS

CAPSULE VOCABULARY

DISCLAIMER

This information has been verified as far as possible but should not be taken as definitive. You alone are responsible for your safety on a motorcycle (or elsewhere) and should always ride and behave accordingly. Click here for the Official Health Warning.

last updated: 04/12/03