CT - Missing The Renewal Date ???

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I was supposed to be in France now; but a family emergency has kept us in the UK. My French runabout that stays stationed over there was due its CT tomorrow! And I’m not sure how much trouble I can get in by missing the date?

I plan to be out this month at some stage - so will get it done then - but... could I get myself in trouble? Is it strict, or like the UK, where you get away with it being a few weeks late? (especially if the car is not being used of course!)

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magooagain said:

Nothing to worry about if parked privately .But if an assurance claim was needed then it might get a bit sticky.

Let me know if you need help as I'm not far from Charroux.

Edited by magooagain on Sunday 7th January 11:47

Thank you! You’ve put my mind at rest somewhat.

And thank you for the offer! Unfortunately, the car is in Morzine, so a fair distance from you. As well it’s garaged - and needs a couple bulbs changing etc.

Thanks again; I just didn’t know if I’d have fines flooding through my letter box; lovely to find upon arrival.

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smifffymoto said:

Dont worry.
I was stranded in the UK and my car needed its CT. Mrs S was worried we would have no insurance on the drive back to France as we weren't legal.
I phoned my insurer and explained,his reply was if you have an accident and it can be proved it was caused by not having a CT you are not insured.In practice this means an accident caused by mechanical failure so in reality you are insured even without a CT.

As to time before getting the CT done,my local chap didn't bat an eyelid when I did mine nearly a month late.

Brilliant news. Thank you!