Authorities are considering a permanent ban on overnight motorhome parking in Scarborough and Whitby. Some councillors supported the ban, citing safety and visual amenity issues, but many residents objected, pointing to displacement effects. Signs notifying of the ban in Cayton were ripped down and thrown over cliffs shortly after being installed.

Residents in a UK town known as a caravan city are expressing anger. They claim their gardens are being taken over for makeshift parking spaces for van dwellers, which they describe as squalid and akin to a 'Wild West' situation.

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a couple illegally parking a caravan on a public road in Limerick city centre. Victoria Faulkner and Calvin Moran have repeatedly refused to comply with a council enforcement notice to move the vehicle. The man had previously received a suspended sentence for a similar offence in October 2025.

Turkish authorities have begun demolishing illegally built tiny houses on agricultural land. The action is part of a crackdown on the misuse of farmland. Owners of such structures were not given an opportunity for legalization.

Tekirdag Metropolitan Municipality has completely banned caravans and motorhomes from parking in the city center. The decision has sparked criticism from travelers and local businesses, who highlight its contradictory nature and suggest creating designated, fee-based parking areas with facilities.

Authorities on Ibiza are intensifying crackdowns on illegally parked motorhomes. The fine for three nights of parking on unauthorized land is 20,000 euros.

The Council of Ibiza opened sanctioning proceedings in 2025 against six motorhome drivers for breaching local regulations. Fines can reach up to €30,000. Four new infraction proposals have already been recorded in 2026.

A homeowners association fined a family for parking their RV in their own driveway. The owners parked the RV on the public street in front of the HOA president's house for a week, exploiting a local parking rule, after which the HOA stopped complaining.

Authorities in Andalusia and the Nijar municipality conducted an operation against illegal camping in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park in Almeria. Several motorhomes and caravans were removed from coastal areas where traffic had become too heavy. Parking areas at El Playazo and Isleta del Moro beaches are temporarily closed to regulate the use of the area.

San Diego authorities have resumed active enforcement of an oversized vehicle ordinance following a legal settlement. Over seven months, police issued more than 3,000 citations for overnight street parking. Officers offer violators the alternative of a designated safe parking lot, H Barracks, though its accessibility is currently being challenged in court.

The number of motorhomes in Hamburg has doubled in ten years, reaching nearly 20,000. Their long-term street parking, particularly in the Eimsbüttel and Altona districts, is causing resident complaints and incidents of vandalism. Authorities plan to conduct an independent survey of the situation.

Conflicts over caravan and boat parking are intensifying in Australian coastal communities. Local residents are reporting a rise in disputes and complaints, with neighbors accusing each other of being self-entitled and illegally occupying public street space.

The authorities in Bern plan to revoke blue zone parking permits for motorhome owners and individuals with access to private parking spaces starting in 2027. The new regulations, under public consultation until April 30, aim to shift vehicles from public to private parking areas. Enforcement will be carried out by the police.

Geumsan County in South Korea has prohibited cooking and overnight camping in camper vans at public parking lots. The ban aims to address parking obstructions, safety hazards, and environmental pollution. Violators may face administrative guidance and fines.

Authorities in San Sebastián have restricted overnight parking for motorhomes and camper vans in coastal areas, but residents report ongoing violations. Locals cite parking shortages and unsanitary practices by some tourists, who use sidewalks for daily activities. The conflict intensified after Spain's DGT redefined regulations, distinguishing 'parking' from 'camping', which limits municipal control over such vehicles.

Residents in Munich districts like Sendling-Westpark face a shortage of parking spaces due to motorhomes and caravans parked for extended periods. According to national traffic regulations, parking such vehicles is permitted anywhere cars can park, provided they are roadworthy, although trailers must be moved every two weeks. City authorities state they have no general power to prohibit this parking and can only act in individual cases if a proven danger exists.

Authorities in the Cabo de Gata–Níjar Natural Park in Andalusia have tightened controls on motorhomes and camper vans. Environmental agents have evicted vehicles parked illegally in sensitive coastal areas and temporarily closed some parking zones due to saturation. Fines for breaching environmental regulations can exceed 200 euros.

Geumsan County in South Korea has prohibited cooking and overnight stays in camper vans at public parking lots. The new regulations aim to prevent conflicts with local residents and maintain public order. Violators will face fines.

The city of Bern has proposed new regulations for resident parking permits. Owners of motorhomes and caravans will no longer be eligible for such permits. Furthermore, permits will be denied to residents who have a private parking space.

Councillors are divided over a proposed permanent ban on overnight motorhome parking in parts of Scarborough and Whitby. While the experimental order reduced complaints in the original zones, it displaced vehicles to residential areas, generating new grievances. The council received over 3,000 consultation responses on the issue. A final decision on making the ban permanent is expected in April.

Vandals ripped down and threw over a cliff traffic signs prohibiting overnight motorhome parking in the coastal areas of Sandsend and Cayton Bay in North Yorkshire. The county council introduced an experimental ban due to the increased number of motorhomes but faced overwhelming objections and vandalism, which disrupted data collection. A final decision on making the ban permanent will be made next month based on data from only two of the three planned sites.

The municipality has launched a pilot project to restrict parking for caravans and motorhomes. The initiative was requested by an opposition council member. The aim is to free up parking spaces from large recreational vehicles.

Authorities in several US cities are imposing restrictions on parking for RVs used by homeless individuals. The new rules prohibit long-term parking in residential neighborhoods, following complaints from local residents. Municipalities cite sanitation and public order concerns as reasons for the measures.

North Yorkshire County Council will review a ban on overnight motorhome parking after a consultation drew overwhelming opposition. Over 3,000 responses to the 2024 consultation on the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) showed around 90% of motorhome owners objected to the restrictions in Scarborough and Whitby. The ban, introduced to address overcrowding, expires in May, with a decision on its future expected in April.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has given final approval to an ordinance expanding areas where parking large vehicles on roadways is prohibited. The rules target RVs and other vehicles exceeding 8 feet in width, 7.5 feet in height, or 20 feet in length. The restrictions, previously limited to a few cities, are now extended to areas including Azusa, East LA, and West LA.

Residents of Cartagena are complaining about the proliferation of motorhomes and caravans near the Cartagonova stadium and the beaches of Cabo de Palos and La Azohía. The increase in authorized parking areas has not solved the issue. Locals are calling for regulation and penalties for those who break the rules.

Authorities in a tourist region are considering a permanent ban on parking and overnight stays for caravans and motorhomes. The crackdown aims to address overcrowding and sanitation issues. A decision could be made in the near future.

The number of registered motorhomes in Hamburg has more than doubled in ten years, reaching nearly 20,000 vehicles. Their long-term street parking, particularly in the Eimsbüttel and Altona districts, is causing resident complaints and incidents of vandalism. Authorities plan to conduct an independent survey of the situation, but the timing and cost of the review remain unclear.

A city in the United States has introduced a $150 fine for parking RVs on the street in front of a residence. Using one's own yard to park such vehicles is also prohibited. The new regulations aim to control the use of residential areas.

The Municipality of Arica, in a joint operation with police, removed a motorhome to reclaim public space. The action followed a complaint from a nearby hotel about the vehicle's prolonged parking in an unauthorized beach area. The owners arranged and paid for the towing of the RV.