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The number of people booking a trip last Saturday was three times higher than the same weekend last year as desperate Britons search for a summer escape. The government’s announcement on
“air bridges” is expected imminently which will allow smoother travel between the UK and France. These bridges will ensure motorists will not be subjected to any quarantine arrangements on
arrival which could see a surge in interest for trips. Eurotunnel confirmed they had seen a “large increase in demand” with the socially distance service proving popular. Speaking to Kent
Online, John Keefe, director of public affairs at Eurotunnel said: “Bookings have surged since Friday; in fact we have had more customers accessing our online booking system this weekend
than ever before. "Travel with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is proving very popular as you can go from home to holiday without leaving your car. READ MORE: MOTORISTS WARNED ABOUT POLICE
CRACKDOWN ON BRITISH DRIVERS IN FRANCE But road users are no longer required to carry their paper licence with them even if they are travelling abroad meaning just the photocard will be
fine. Eurotunnel says motorists must place a GB sticker in their rear windscreen as this is compulsory when travelling in the EU. Motorists who have a UK registration plate which displays
the GB sticker on the design, otherwise known as Europlates, do not need a sticker. A warning triangle and reflective jacket must be carried while driving in France or road users may risk
being hit with a 90 euros or £80 fine. However, Eurotunnel has warned it is illegal to use a sat nav system or GPS device which shows where speed cameras are located while travelling in
France. They urge motorists to disable this function before travelling or completely remove the device from their cars to avoid being hit with penalties. From 1 January 2021, road users
may also be required to travel with an International Driving Permit (IDP) and car insurance green card. Even though the UK has already left the EU these rules are not set to tackle effect
until after the transition period has ended unless a separate arrangement is introduced. IDP’s can be secured over the counter at the Post Office while motorists must ask their car insurance
provider directly to request a green card.