In Bielefeld, motorhomes and caravans left parked for extended periods are reducing parking space and obstructing traffic. According to the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, 211,809 motorhomes were registered in North Rhine-Westphalia as of 2025, with 3,654 in Bielefeld itself. In March 2026, the CDU faction in the Gadderbaum district council asked the administration about measures against permanent parking on Bollbrinkersweg and Bodelschwinghstraße. The administration's response, based on the StVO, stated that parking is permitted if the vehicle can be returned to traffic, but using it for residential purposes constitutes unauthorized special use. Caravans, as trailers, may remain in one spot for a maximum of 14 days.
