| But you will probably find that the ferry over to France is far cheaper than to Belgium.
It appears that all EU countries will be going for the reflective vests as well as the rest of the mandatory safety equipment. It only needs to be worn when you get out of the car in a breakdown situation. It is required for passengers as well and must be on hand within the car (ie not in boot) They are cheap enough round about £5 or less.
Don't forget that you can change the UK lights to dip to the other sides via a lever in the standard headlights. Info on this is posted in a previous thread. (could never mange to find how to to this on the Bi xenons though) | 
