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In the Netherlands, parking a caravan or motorhome on the street longer than allowed can result in a fine of 130 euros plus 9 euros in fees. Rules vary by municipality.
In the Dutch municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, it is forbidden to leave a caravan, camper or folding trailer on a public road for more than three days. Violators face a fine, and a vehicle without a license plate will be towed immediately.
Across the Netherlands, parking a caravan or motorhome on the street longer than the local rules allow in 2026 incurs a fine of 130 euros plus 9 euros in administrative fees, totaling 139 euros. Rules vary by municipality: usually no more than three consecutive days in one spot are allowed, but exact periods are specified in local ordinances (APV). On private property, different rules apply, and violators may be required to remove the vehicle under threat of enforcement.
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In the Dutch municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, caravans, campers, folding trailers and other trailers may not be parked on public roads for more tha...
In the Dutch municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, caravans, campers, folding trailers and other trailers may not be parked on public roads for more than three days. Violators risk a fine, and vehicles without a license plate will be removed immediately.
In the Netherlands, parking a caravan or motorhome on the street longer than allowed by local regulations will result in a fine of 130 euros plus 9 eu...
In the Netherlands, parking a caravan or motorhome on the street longer than allowed by local regulations will result in a fine of 130 euros plus 9 euros administrative costs, totaling 139 euros in 2026. Rules vary by municipality: typically a maximum of three consecutive days on the same spot is allowed, but exact limits are set in local ordinances (APV). On private property, different rules apply, and violations may lead to removal orders with penalty payments.
Netherlands — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
$2.79 /l
€2.42 · £2.07/l
139 of 140
pricier than 99% of countries
Super Plus 98
$3.07 /l
€2.66 · £2.28/l
92 of 93
pricier than 98% of countries
Diesel
$2.82 /l
€2.45 · £2.09/l
139 of 141
pricier than 98% of countries
Diesel Special
$2.98 /l
€2.58 · £2.21/l
40 of 40
pricier than 98% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
51 of 53
pricier than 94% of countries
CNG
$1.96 /l
€1.70 · £1.45/l
12 of 15
pricier than 73% of countries
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In the Netherlands, caravans and motorhomes can be parked on the street for no more than 3 days. Fines range from 90 to 129 euros, possible towing.
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In the Netherlands, a caravan, camper, trailer or folding trailer may be parked on a public road for a maximum of 3 consecutive days. After that, the vehicle must be removed from the road, including streets, public parking lots and parking bays. This allows enough time for loading and unloading.
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