The provisions of article R. 211-14 do not apply to drivers of vehicles normally based, within the meaning of article L. 211-4 , in the territory of a State other than France or Monaco, as referred to in the same article. However, any driver whose vehicle is registered in a Member State of the European Union other than France or registered in a third country but coming from a Member State must be able to produce one of the supporting documents provided for in articles R. 211-22 or R. 211-23, or to prove by any other means that he is insured, for police checks carried out for a purpose other than checking compliance with the insurance obligation.