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Colle Santa Lucia revoked a 15-year camper parking ban. Alghero and Rosignano Marittimo impose fines for unauthorized camping. Another city bans parking on Via Mainoldi.
Colle Santa Lucia – the municipal administration revoked a 15-year ban on camper parking in Fedare. The decision followed an association's claim that the sign violated the law.
Alghero – police fined a camper owner €500 for driving onto the beach in Fertilia and setting up a tent, table and chairs. In another case near Don Bosco church, a fine of at least €500 was issued for turning a parking spot into an unauthorized campsite (awning, table, chairs, stabilizers). Under Article 185 of the Highway Code, parking is only valid if the vehicle is on wheels, does not occupy more space than the vehicle itself, and does not discharge waste.
Rosignano Marittimo – seasonal checks have begun. Fines: camping in unauthorized areas – €100, parking in a prohibited zone – €42, parking in a no-traffic zone – €87, discharging organic waste – €87. Two dedicated areas and several parking lots are available.
Another city – the municipality banned camper parking on Via Mainoldi after complaints from residents and businesses. The Forza Italia party supported the demands, and the Confesercenti association helped raise awareness.
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The municipal administration of Colle Santa Lucia has revoked a 15-year-old ban on motorhome parking within its territory. The decision followed a cha...
The municipal administration of Colle Santa Lucia has revoked a 15-year-old ban on motorhome parking within its territory. The decision followed a challenge by a motorhome association, which argued the sign violated the law.
On Saturday, June 13, in Fertilia (Alghero area), a group of vacationers from Sassari drove a motorhome directly onto the beach and set up a tent, tab...
On Saturday, June 13, in Fertilia (Alghero area), a group of vacationers from Sassari drove a motorhome directly onto the beach and set up a tent, table, and chairs. Local police fined the vehicle owner €500 for violating urban police regulations.
The municipality has issued an ordinance prohibiting motorhome parking on Via Mainoldi, following prolonged complaints from residents, local businesse...
The municipality has issued an ordinance prohibiting motorhome parking on Via Mainoldi, following prolonged complaints from residents, local businesses, and shopkeepers. Forza Italia supported the demands in the city and neighborhood council, while Confesercenti helped raise awareness of the issue.
The local police of Rosignano Marittimo (Italy) have started seasonal checks on motorhome parking compliance. Camping in unauthorized public areas car...
The local police of Rosignano Marittimo (Italy) have started seasonal checks on motorhome parking compliance. Camping in unauthorized public areas carries a fine of 100 euros, parking in a restricted zone costs 42 euros, and stopping in a no-traffic area is 87 euros. Dumping organic waste on public land results in an 87-euro fine. Two equipped areas and several designated parking lots are available for legal stops.
Local police in Alghero fined a motorhome owner at least €500 for turning a parking spot into unauthorized camping. The violation occurred near Don Bo...
Local police in Alghero fined a motorhome owner at least €500 for turning a parking spot into unauthorized camping. The violation occurred near Don Bosco church: the owner had set up an awning, placed tables and chairs, and lowered the stabilizers. Under Article 185 of the Highway Code, a motorhome is considered parked only if it rests on its wheels, does not occupy more space than the vehicle itself, and discharges nothing. Otherwise, it is classified as camping, which is strictly prohibited in urban areas and protected zones.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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