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19/05/2008, 22:38 Meeper Joined on 19/05/2008 Posts 1 taking ride on mower to France Does anyone know if there are regulations that mean you have to have your second hand ride on mower "biologically" cleaned or hermetically sealed?  Someone at the auction where we bought in England thought (after we'd already bought) you might have to have it professionally biologically treated and cleaned so there is no risk of spreading plant and animal disease across EU borders, which made us concerned about being stuck in a french port with a mower the douanes wouldn't let in.   If it does have to be "cleaned" then does anyone know where you can get this done in the UK, preferably in East Anglia?    Report

19/05/2008, 22:45 Cathy Joined on 07/03/2006 Mostly near Bordeaux; Sometimes near Bristol Posts 1,685 Re: taking ride on mower to France Welcome to the Forum. I brought my lawn mower here from the UK (not cleaned but then it was in the boot amongst a lot of other debris).  Big mistake.  As soon as it went wrong, no one could service it.  So I ended up having to scrap it and buying a 2nd hand one here. Cathy ----- Your children won't remember you ironing their pyjamas but they will remember you reading them a bedside story.    Report

19/05/2008, 23:12 WendyG Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 76 Re: taking ride on mower to France Hi We took our large ride-on mower to France some 6 years ago - it was on view and there was no problem. Since then we have taken a very old tractor across on a flat bed trailer and again no problem.  It created a greatl deal of interest but certainly no indication of having to have had it "cleaned" I would imagine that if there is foot and mouth once again rife in the UK then there might be a problem. Good luck Jekyll    Report

20/05/2008, 20:28 chrisb Joined on 14/08/2003 Posts 195 Re: taking ride on mower to France  Meeper wrote: Does anyone know if there are regulations that mean you have to have your second hand ride on mower "biologically" cleaned or hermetically sealed?  Someone at the auction where we bought in England thought (after we'd already bought) you might have to have it professionally biologically treated and cleaned so there is no risk of spreading plant and animal disease across EU borders, which made us concerned about being stuck in a french port with a mower the douanes wouldn't let in.   If it does have to be "cleaned" then does anyone know where you can get this done in the UK, preferably in East Anglia? Welcome to the forum! Did you by any chance buy it at Aylsham auction? If so I think you might be the victim of the famous Norfolk sense of humour. You'll find that in France as well - try Normandy.    Report

21/05/2008, 7:26 ErnieY Joined on 05/12/2006 Nr Prayssac (Lot) Posts 2,952 Re: taking ride on mower to France  Meeper wrote: Does anyone know if there are regulations that mean you have to have your second hand ride on mower "biologically" cleaned or hermetically sealed?  Someone at the auction where we bought in England thought (after we'd already bought) you might have to have it professionally biologically treated and cleaned so there is no risk of spreading plant and animal disease across EU borders, which made us concerned about being stuck in a french port with a mower the douanes wouldn't let in. I think you're worrying unneccessarily. As long as you have UK Tax Insurance and MOT you should have no problems. Of course if you are coming here to live and become resident you should also notify your local garden center in UK that it has been exported and change to French registration at your nearest Gamm Vert as soon as possible, and in any case within one month   My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !    Report

21/05/2008, 8:26 powerdesal Joined on 07/01/2006 Sharjah U.A.E Posts 2,023 Re: taking ride on mower to France Are ride on mowers still class 1 at the peage? Steve Sharjah + 50 (in France) ........................................................................... Roll on death.....Demob is too far away.    Report

21/05/2008, 8:32 ErnieY Joined on 05/12/2006 Nr Prayssac (Lot) Posts 2,952 Re: taking ride on mower to France No, they're free, duck down you'll get under the barrier no problem   My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !    Report

21/05/2008, 11:14 trees 2 Joined on 28/04/2008 Posts 65 Re: taking ride on mower to France LOL at this thread.    Report

21/05/2008, 11:19 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,315 Re: taking ride on mower to France Reminded me of THIS If you have never seen it, you've missed out. Healthcare Issues Site    Report

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