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Authorities in Uşak, Turkey, have started forced evacuation of caravans from the Karaağaç Pond area. Owners were ordered to remove their vehicles by 10:00 AM, or they would be towed away. Gendarmerie units are overseeing the operation. Caravan owners report a lack of alternative parking sites and are calling for a regulated caravan zone.
The management board of Nui Chua-Phuoc Binh National Park in Vietnam has banned unauthorized trekking, camping, and nature experience activities. The decision follows a rise in independent tours organized without notifying the forest management unit, posing safety risks and threatening biodiversity. Organizers must now submit written plans including routes, dates, and safety measures for approval.
Under the 1991 Vehicle Regulations, installing curtains or blinds on car windows is illegal in Malaysia, except for motorhomes and buses. Violators face fines of 150 to 300 ringgit. Motorhomes may use curtains only in the living area, not on the driver's side windows.
A planning officer for Ceredigion council has recommended refusal of an application to extend Ocean Heights Leisure Park in Maen-y-groes. The plan involves relocating 47 caravan pitches from two other parks, which the local community council says would double the site's area. Objections cite road safety, wastewater infrastructure strain, and loss of agricultural land. The decision is scheduled for the June 10 development management committee meeting.
In Turin, on Via Negarville at number 31, a motorhome has been parked in a double row for months. District 2 councilor Alessandro Nucera has sent a new report to the city, requesting intervention by the local police. The vehicle reduces the roadway, forcing drivers into alternating one-way traffic, causing congestion and safety risks.
The High Court of England and Wales has granted a year-long injunction against a caravan site in Histon, Cambridgeshire. The order names 14 defendants who are prohibited from using the land for caravans without permission. The ruling follows prolonged disputes with local authorities.
A statement by the Federation of Business Associations of Tarifa (FAET) calling for urgent action against overnight stays by motorhomes and camper vans in Los Carriles and Los Lances Norte sparked over 400 comments and more than 100,000 views on social media. Most users criticized FAET for using environmental arguments to defend the interests of hotels and campsites, pointing out that the entrepreneurs themselves violate regulations. Motorhome travelers highlighted their year-round contribution to the local economy and called for clear regulation instead of new bans.
French traveler Michel Letraveler, who drove a motorhome through Italy in 2020, received a demand in May 2026 for €119.36 for an unpaid toll at the Genova Ouest station on September 18, 2020. Michel claims he paid €80.50 on site and is contesting the claim, providing bank statements. The case raises questions about the timeliness and validity of toll collection by Italian highway operators.
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In the Italian province of Alto Adige, particularly in the municipality of Naturno, stricter rules for campers have been introduced. Fines for illegal camping and improper parking range from €300 to €1,800. A dedicated phone number has been set up to report violations.
The Miramar City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the use of RVs as homes in residential neighborhoods. The measure establishes storage standards, a registration process, and fines for violators after about 80 RVs in Historic Miramar were suspected of being used as residences. Meanwhile, Mayor Wayne M. Messam said Governor Ron DeSantis' property tax cut proposal, which would raise the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, would slash Miramar's general fund by $17 million in 2027 and over $30 million in 2028 if voters approve it in November.
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The municipality of O Grove has launched a campaign to tighten control over motorhome parking and overnight stays in protected areas, including Reboredo and As Pipas beaches. Police will crack down on camping equipment use, and restrictions for vehicles over 3000 kg on narrow roads and in Natura 2000 zones are being introduced. Mayor José Cacabelos announced plans to adopt a municipal regulation before summer.
The Italian municipality of Naturno (South Tyrol) has introduced a new ordinance to combat unauthorized camping. Fines range from €300 to €1,800. Parking is only allowed in two official campsites and a paid parking area. Local police will conduct regular checks, and residents can report violations via a dedicated phone number.
Eryri National Park authorities are considering pausing the overnight parking ban on nine car parks. The recommendation will be discussed at a general meeting on June 10.
Since 2025, a municipal decree has banned motorhome parking on streets in central Vannes (Morbihan). Violators risk immediate impoundment. Four designated parking areas are available, three of which are paid. Free parking is offered at the Chorus lot (2.5 km from the city center).
The municipality of Cangas (Galicia) has started placing large stones in the coastal area to physically block illegal parking of cars and motorhomes. Mayor Araceli Gestido reminded that parking in the maritime-terrestrial protection zone is prohibited, but tourists and beachgoers ignored this. The stones are supplied free of charge by the local quarry Canteras del Rodal, and work has been ongoing for 15 days. Authorities stated they do not want 'this type of tourism that does not benefit the town' and plan to install stones on most beaches, including Areamilla, where stones were previously moved to allow re-parking.
The Lake District National Park Authority's development control committee rejected a proposal by Eurotrading NE Ltd to convert the Dockray Meadow touring caravan park (53 pitches) into a static caravan site (44 pitches). Despite officer recommendations for approval, members voted 8-1 against, citing loss of touring pitches and unclear management model. The refusal was based on Policy 18 of the Local Plan, which requires maintaining a range of caravan and camping accommodation.
Resident Åsne Hauge watches from her terrace as a parking lot periodically turns into a motorhome campsite. Local authorities plan to address the issue of unauthorized parking.
Greek authorities are increasing inspections for illegal camping outside organized sites. Violators face an administrative fine of €300 per person, tent, or vehicle, and in serious cases, criminal proceedings with possible imprisonment of up to six months. This week, two men were arrested on Skiathos for camping on a beach, reigniting debate over whether Greece should adopt a regulated model for responsible free camping.
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Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and Kandıra District Governorship have introduced new restrictions for caravans and tents. Parking is allowed only in Cebeci and Bağırganlı parks and licensed private areas. Violators face fines and forced removal.
The X Municipal Council of Rome has approved new parking and traffic regulations for the Castel Fusano station area and the Amerigo Vespucci seafront. Parking will be restricted to cars and motorcycles, ending uncontrolled parking by motorhomes and caravans. A new 230-space parking lot, including disabled parking, will be built on the seafront. Authorities stated that social services have assisted people who were living in the parked vehicles.
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