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.

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.

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.

The increase in motorhomes is creating parking difficulties for residents in Hamburg. Nearly 20,000 motorhomes are now registered in the city, double the number from a decade ago. This has resulted in resident complaints and incidents of vandalism, including slashed tires.

A dispute over a motorhome parked in a residential street in Rottweil has moved to social media. Commenters are split between those defending the legal right to park and residents annoyed by the blocked spaces and sightlines. The anonymous notes left on the vehicle were widely criticized as childish. The motorhome has since returned to its original parking spot.

The city of Hanover plans to enforce penalties against drivers of motorhomes and vans who illegally park on sidewalks on Jägerstraße near the Georgengarten park. The local Green Party criticizes that vehicles, including those parked fully on the sidewalk where only partial parking is allowed, leave too little space for pedestrians, especially in summer.

In Hamburg's Eimsbüttel and Altona districts, motorhome owners are using parking spaces for long-term winter storage. This is causing frustration among local residents who hold designated parking permits for the area.

Complaints are increasing in Essen about the long-term parking of motorhomes and advertising trailers. Residents report a lack of parking spaces, damaged sidewalks, and insufficient checks. Authorities are considering measures to address the issue.

The district administration has banned motorhomes and trucks from parking at Heimstetten Lake. The measure aims to combat illegal camping and protect the environment. Violators face fines.

Residents of the Sendling-Westpark district in Munich complain about a lack of parking spaces due to motorhomes and caravans occupying them for extended periods. According to city officials, parking such vehicles is permitted anywhere passenger cars can park, provided they are registered and operational. However, travel trailers must be moved every two weeks by regulation. The city cannot impose a general ban as this would contradict federal traffic regulations.

The German town of Schwaikheim has introduced a ban on parking trailers, vans, and caravans on public streets. The decision follows numerous complaints from residents about street congestion and a lack of parking spaces. The prohibition applies to all types of trailers and self-propelled recreational vehicles.

Residents of the Haunstetten district in Augsburg are expressing annoyance over motorhomes being parked for extended periods on residential streets. They state the vehicles are taking up parking spaces intended for local residents. The issue is being discussed at the local level.

Residents in Munich's Sendling-Westpark district face a shortage of parking spaces due to motorhomes and caravans occupying spots for months. According to German traffic regulations, parking motorhomes is permitted wherever passenger cars are allowed, provided the vehicles are roadworthy. City authorities state they lack the authority to prohibit such parking unless it poses a proven danger.

An abandoned caravan has been blocking a footpath and cycle path in the Ruhr area for months. Items found inside the wreck make the situation more problematic. Local authorities have not yet resolved the issue.

Authorities in the German city of Wülfrath plan to extend the parking ban zone for motorhomes and trailers. The ban, introduced in September 2024 near the city's gymnasium to improve student safety, did not fully solve the problem as drivers simply moved to adjacent streets. Now, the possibility of extending the restrictions to surrounding areas is being considered.

German motorhome and caravan manufacturer Knaus Tabbert AG has accepted a fine of 6.42 million euros. The penalty was imposed by the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office following an investigation into incorrect information regarding the total weight of motorhomes, specifically vehicles that were supposed to be under the 3,500 kg limit. The company has set aside funds to cover the fine, which is scheduled for payment in the first quarter of 2026.

A derelict caravan has been rotting on a parking lot at Unterbacher See in Düsseldorf for more than a year. The lot's tenant, the traffic safety association Verkehrswacht, now plans to take action to remove the vandalized vehicle.

The German motorhome manufacturer Knaus Tabbert AG has accepted a fine exceeding six million euros from the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office. The penalty was imposed because the company had understated the weight of its motorhomes, a practice linked to the popular 3.5-tonne limit for standard driver's licenses. The company has made financial provisions for the fine, stating the payment will not significantly impact its annual results.