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Old 19th August 2017, 05:39 AM
John King John King is offline
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Default Tips for the Netherlands

Not a photographic tip but ones that may save you a lot of grief.

The Dutch border police carry out random breath tests on drivers before they leave the ferry ports. especially the Newcstle to IJmuiden (Amsterdam) route. This is designed to catch long distance freight lorry drivers, but to show fairness they check everyone.
I have been tested twice, once in a car and once on a motorcycle in my trips over to the Continent, (both negative) but if you are found to be over their limit (less than ours) you will be detained until you are sober.

It isn't every ferry they check, but it just isn't worth the risk.

Also this last June there was a considerable delay to pass through border checks and we were delayed by 90 mins - my vehicle wasn't in the last group either

Last edited by John King; 19th August 2017 at 05:43 AM.
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