If you're driving in Georgia your checklist requirements are:

• A valid UK driving licence - both the photo and paper parts
• An International Driving Permit - find out more here
• A GB sticker on the back of your car - even if your car has 'Euro-plates' (number-plates that show a circle of 12 stars on a blue background)
• Your motor insurance certificate
• A warning triangle inside the car in case you break down
• Headlamp converters (stickers you put on your headlights when you're driving on the right, so your lights don't dazzle motorists coming the other way)
• A first aid kit
• A fire extinguisher

You must also:

• Be 18 or over
• Make sure everyone in the car wears a seatbelt at all times
• Wear a crash helmet if you're riding a motorcycle

It's a good idea to have:

• Spare bulbs for your car's external lights
• Spark plugs, wiper blades, a fan belt and other basic spares

Other things you should know:

• Children under age 7 must use a suitable child restraint
• The speed limit is 60kph in built-up areas and 80kph elsewhere, unless otherwise signposted
• The drink driving limit is zero - so there must be no alcohol in your blood when driving
• Avoid driving at night where possible as roads can be in a poor state and some local drivers can be rather erratic
• Heavy rain and flooding can cause problems for drivers driving through Georgia, so be prepared

Useful guides and maps

Michelin Motoring Atlas: Europe

What RAC can do for you

RAC offers great-value, flexible RAC European breakdown cover tailored to meet your needs. We also offer comprehensive travel insurance, including cover for medical expenses, baggage, personal money and belongings.

Sources Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

Disclaimer: RAC are not responsible for the content of external websites. The information provided is correct as of August 2009 to the best of our knowledge and should be referred to for information purposes only - it should not be relied upon as formal advice. Please always check the current requirements of the country you are visiting before you leave.