Municipal director Carl Jakob Hansen stated he wants to calm the discussion regarding the expansion of the motorhome parking area at Tjenna. He assured that the process will be conducted in accordance with the law and with consideration for neighbors.

Despite a 30-year-old law requiring municipalities to provide dumping stations for motorhome wastewater, many areas still lack adequate facilities. The legal requirement was sharpened in 1996, yet numerous communes have not complied. Citizens have the right to file complaints with county governors to enforce the law.

Vestnes Energi has received an extension of the temporary dispensation for motorhome parking at Livneset. The area is zoned for residential purposes but has been used for motorhome parking in recent years. The new dispensation allows the activity to continue for a while longer.

The municipality of Hamar has decided to introduce a nightly parking fee for motorhomes at the popular Furubergstranda site to increase turnover and address local parking shortages. The fee of 180 NOK applies from 10 PM to 8 AM and was approved on November 26 as part of the 2026–2029 action plan. The council expects the charge to reduce the number of vehicles and generate annual revenue of around 100,000 NOK, while enabling future development of the area.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has proposed mandatory tachographs for vans over 2.5 tonnes. The new rules for national freight transport, set to take effect from July 1, 2026, also include driving and rest time monitoring. Exemptions apply to vehicles used for private purposes and certain categories of craftsmen.

From January 1, 2026, smoking in a vehicle with children present will be banned in Norway, with a fine of 3600 kroner. Tax adjustments in the state budget are minor, but private operators are increasing prices for services, including toll tag rentals and overnight stays at motorhome sites.

Norwegian authorities discovered a trailer with Polish license plates that were registered to a Polish motorhome, not the trailer itself. The driver was reported for document forgery after a control at Ånestad on Løten revealed the trailer's chassis number was hidden and it was actually Norwegian. The vehicle was immobilized and will not be allowed to drive with the false plates.

The new EU directive permitting B-licence driving of motorhomes up to 4,250 kg officially enters into force on November 26, 2025. Member states have until November 26, 2029, to implement the rules into national law. Norway is currently reviewing the directive through the EEA process to ensure alignment with European regulations. The change requires a specific code (96.02), which may involve a one-day course or a test depending on national implementation.

The Norwegian government's 2026 budget proposal includes minor tax adjustments for motorhomes. The one-time registration tax for new motorhomes will increase by approximately 2.2%, aligning with general tax adjustments. The re-registration fee will vary based on the vehicle's age, ranging from 1,296 to 2,459 Norwegian kroner.

The EU has modernized its driving license regulations, allowing drivers with a standard class B license to operate heavier vehicles. New weight limits and extension codes, such as 96.02 for motorhomes over 3,500 kg and 96.03 for zero-emission vehicles, permit combinations up to 5,000 kg without requiring a higher license class. The changes aim to adapt rules to today's heavier vehicle fleet, including electric cars and motorhomes, but mandate specific training to ensure traffic safety.