UK instead of GB vehicle sticker

Hi all,

Gov.UK have updated their guide to driving in the EU. UK citizens driving their UK vehicle abroad now need to display a "UK" sticker, instead of "GB":

"If you’re driving on or after 28 September 2021, you’ll need a UK sticker instead of a GB sticker."

https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/flags-symbols-and-identifiers

There's lots of useful information on the website and you can sign up for email alerts to be advised when changes are made. Here's a link to the site:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=284dbc3a-ea19-46f7-a338-f45e5e828e92&utm_content=daily

Kind regards,

Kim

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Posted: Thu Sep 2, 2021 10:25am

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Posted: Thu Sep 2, 2021 10:25am

What will they advise when Scotland gets independence? UK - ESC?

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Posted: Thu Sep 2, 2021 10:29am

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Posted: Thu Sep 2, 2021 10:29am

Herefordjack wrote on Thu Sep 2, 2021 10:25am:

What will they advise when Scotland gets independence? UK - ESC?

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I think I have seen SCO stickers on cars - no prizes for guessing which way the drivers would vote in an independence referendum! 😉

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Posted: Thu Sep 2, 2021 12:43pm

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Hi folks. Driving from Bilbao with our dog first time .we are looking for any help you can give .( hotel, hostels,off road parking.easy drive , ) we think stopping after 4 hours drive I know we asking a lot ,but any help would be much appreciate… mike

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Lizmex wrote on Thu Sep 2, 2021 12:43pm:

Hi folks. Driving from Bilbao with our dog first time .we are looking for any help you can give .( hotel, hostels,off road parking.easy drive , ) we think stopping after 4 hours drive I know we asking a lot ,but any help would be much appreciate… mike

Hi ,have done this many times and to be honest its a doddle ,we live in Torrevieja. Just make sure you plan your journey well ,in that I mean pee stops and water for dog (and you if needs be) There are plenty of places for stopping en route and you will find that the roads are much more pleasant to drive than in the UK. Just keep your wits about you when going around Madrid for exits etc .I used to do it in one go so never stopped in a hotel unless I was doing it from northern France and then I would stop at a pet friendly hotel around Bordeaux ,there are plenty on line and for Spain if you wish to do the trip over two days. Good luck and safe journey.

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ironwheels54 wrote on Sun Sep 5, 2021 12:17pm:

Hi ,have done this many times and to be honest its a doddle ,we live in Torrevieja. Just make sure you plan your journey well ,in that I mean pee stops and water for dog (and you if needs be) There are plenty of places for stopping en route and you will find that the roads are much more pleasant ...

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...to drive than in the UK. Just keep your wits about you when going around Madrid for exits etc .I used to do it in one go so never stopped in a hotel unless I was doing it from northern France and then I would stop at a pet friendly hotel around Bordeaux ,there are plenty on line and for Spain if you wish to do the trip over two days. Good luck and safe journey.

via michelin do a site for the route and give 3 directions ,personally I would go via Madrid or Zaragoza .I believe the AA do a site to and you can print out the journey .

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Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2021 12:32pm

ironwheels54 wrote on Sun Sep 5, 2021 12:17pm:

Hi ,have done this many times and to be honest its a doddle ,we live in Torrevieja. Just make sure you plan your journey well ,in that I mean pee stops and water for dog (and you if needs be) There are plenty of places for stopping en route and you will find that the roads are much more pleasant ...

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...to drive than in the UK. Just keep your wits about you when going around Madrid for exits etc .I used to do it in one go so never stopped in a hotel unless I was doing it from northern France and then I would stop at a pet friendly hotel around Bordeaux ,there are plenty on line and for Spain if you wish to do the trip over two days. Good luck and safe journey.

Thanks a million, it’s great too get some early help before we set off.thanks again mik

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Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2021 12:33pm

Lizmex wrote on Thu Sep 2, 2021 12:43pm:

Hi folks. Driving from Bilbao with our dog first time .we are looking for any help you can give .( hotel, hostels,off road parking.easy drive , ) we think stopping after 4 hours drive I know we asking a lot ,but any help would be much appreciate… mike

also try https://about-spain.net/travel/map.htm lots of good information.

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Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2021 1:07pm

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Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2021 1:07pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Thu Sep 2, 2021 10:20am:

Hi all,
Gov.UK have updated their guide to driving in the EU. UK citizens driving their UK vehicle abroad now need to display a "UK" sticker, instead of "GB":

Read more...

"If you’re driving on or after 28 September 2021, you’ll need a UK sticker instead of a GB sticker."
https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/flags-symbols-and-identifiers
There's lots of useful information on the website and you can sign up for email alerts to be advised when changes are made. Here's a link to the site:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=284dbc3a-ea19-46f7-a338-f45e5e828e92&utm_content=daily
Kind regards,
Kim

I will be returning to Spain in October in a UK plated vehicle with a red heart in the EU circle of stars above UK

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Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2021 2:34pm

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Posted: Sun Sep 5, 2021 2:34pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Thu Sep 2, 2021 10:20am:

Hi all,
Gov.UK have updated their guide to driving in the EU. UK citizens driving their UK vehicle abroad now need to display a "UK" sticker, instead of "GB":

Read more...

"If you’re driving on or after 28 September 2021, you’ll need a UK sticker instead of a GB sticker."
https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/flags-symbols-and-identifiers
There's lots of useful information on the website and you can sign up for email alerts to be advised when changes are made. Here's a link to the site:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=284dbc3a-ea19-46f7-a338-f45e5e828e92&utm_content=daily
Kind regards,
Kim