Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Trip Paperwork
URGENT: Going to Europe on Sunday and no V5 yet URGENT: Going to Europe on Sunday and no V5 yet
Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Trip Paperwork Covers all documentation, carnets, customs and country requirements, how to deal with insurance etc.
Photo by Stephan Hahnel, Kradwanderer, in Northern Argentina

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Stephan Hahnel,
www.krad-wanderer.de,
in Northern Argentina



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 1 Sep 2006
muthaf9cka's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: London
Posts: 124
Exclamation URGENT: Going to Europe on Sunday and no V5 yet
Having recently moved house, I duly sent my documents off to the DVLA for a change of address to avoid the £1000 fine they like to threaten me with. I got my licence back Thursday morning, but my V5 still hasn't materialised. Naturally, I'm slightly panicked and I'm not comfortable with travelling without it. The only solution I can think of, other than delaying my departure (not an option), is to take my purchase receipt (dated April '06) and my logbook as proof of ownership. Does anyone think this is a particularly bad idea? Obviously, I'm going to be terrified if I get pulled anywhere which will take some of the fun out of the journey, but it's either that or don't go at all. I'm literally only travelling through EU member states if that makes any difference (well, less border guards anyway).

How long does it take the DVLA to type 5 damn lines and put a piece of paper in an envelope?!
__________________
"On that? You're nuts!" - My cousin's boyfriend

Current Bikes - Kawasaki KLE500 '05 (May 06)
Previous Bikes - Hyosung GF125 (Oct 05 to May 06)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 1 Sep 2006
Matt Cartney's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Posts: 1,350
Thumbs up
The DVLA are completely crap. They take months to do anything. I think the correct civil service term is 'creative inertia'.
However, the good news is I've never had any EU country look at my V5. In fact in the longer term members I've never slowed below about 30mph whilst crossing a border!
Only in the new states like Slovenia and Hungary have I had perfunctory passport checks (earlier this year). And they still didn't want to see a V5.
Matt
__________________
http://adventure-writing.blogspot.com

http://scotlandnepal.blogspot.com/

*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 1 Sep 2006
muthaf9cka's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: London
Posts: 124
Well, I'm not going that far over (I'd have to be really lost). Only France, Italy, Austria, Germany and Belgium. Not even Switzerland.

Just had a thought... They can't see where you're from until you're past anyway.
__________________
"On that? You're nuts!" - My cousin's boyfriend

Current Bikes - Kawasaki KLE500 '05 (May 06)
Previous Bikes - Hyosung GF125 (Oct 05 to May 06)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2 Sep 2006
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: cardigan,wales
Posts: 249
Don't worry about it mate.Like Matt i've never been asked for proof of ownership before anywhere in Europe.If you kept the green tearoff strip bit,then this will do in the very unlikely event of you being asked for a reg document.
__________________
Just going for a short ride on my bike....
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2 Sep 2006
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Posts: 144
The problem you will have, isn't crossing EU or Swiss borders. It's if you're stopped by the police for speeding or anything or an accident. I know for a fact you will be fined in Italy if you can't produce the documents. Although I've been all round there many times and I've never been asked once for my documents.
You pay your money and you take your chances
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 2 Sep 2006
muthaf9cka's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: London
Posts: 124
Talking
My mental breakdown has been averted: the V5 turned up this morning. Now I'm going to have to slip into work quietly and use the photocopier on a Saturday.
__________________
"On that? You're nuts!" - My cousin's boyfriend

Current Bikes - Kawasaki KLE500 '05 (May 06)
Previous Bikes - Hyosung GF125 (Oct 05 to May 06)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10 Sep 2006
Caminando's Avatar
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DogZone Country
Posts: 1,218
Smile
Quote:
Originally Posted by JonStobbs
Don't worry about it mate.Like Matt i've never been asked for proof of ownership before anywhere in Europe.If you kept the green tearoff strip bit,then this will do in the very unlikely event of you being asked for a reg document.
Hi Stubby

Good to see you at the Belgian meet- but those leather trousers with the strings up the sides were a mistake! Dolly your girl was in good form though; fluent in Welsh too, as you probably are.

I hope youre feeling better with that new medication - you seem a lot cheerier.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Crossing into Mexico on a Sunday in Nogales AZ gyuris Central America and Mexico 3 29 Oct 2005 05:38
Camping accomm in Europe NSG Route Planning 12 16 Apr 2005 01:51
From Northern Europe to Marocco huertecilla Trip Transport 0 30 Nov 2002 02:17
Turkish Elections on Sunday - Travel Ban? Billy Bunter West and South Asia 2 2 Nov 2002 00:56
Romania, bulgaria, serbia - setting off sunday 8th sept gav_xjr Travellers Seeking Travellers 6 24 Sep 2002 22:09

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

  • California: April 18-21
  • Virginia: April 25-28
  • Germany Summer: May 9-12
  • Québec: May 17-19
  • Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
  • CanWest: July 11-14
  • Switzerland: August 15-18
  • Ecuador: August 23-25
  • Romania: August 30-Sept 1
  • Austria: September 12-15
  • France: September 20-22
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3

2025:

  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025!
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • France: September 19-21 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:29.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top