Motorhome owner fined for unpaid toll 6 years later

The municipality of Vicenza has stopped selling seasonal passes for motorhomes at the Cricoli and Park Stadio parking lots. The change took effect on January 1, 2026. Motorhome owners can now only pay by the hour or day. The decision aims to regulate parking use and prevent long-term occupation of spaces.

Motorhome driver Michel Letraveler received a letter from Italian debt collection agency Nivi S.P.A. demanding 119.36 euros for an allegedly unpaid toll from September 2020. He claims he paid the toll on the spot and provided bank statements as proof. Under Italian law, highway concessionaires can claim payment within ten years, leading to widespread retrospective demands.

Luigi and Cinzia arrived in Castronno on Thursday by motorhome and are already exploring the town with GPS in hand. They are participating in the Mega-Event 'Geocaching Made in Italy', scheduled for May 30 at the local festivity area. The event has attracted over 800 participants from 15 European countries. One of the caches is hidden in a bookcrossing spot outside the local newspaper office.

According to the Camping Report 2026 by Campeggi.com, bookings at Italian campsites increased by 34% compared to 2025. Families account for 77% of bookings, couples without children 18%, and solo travelers 5%. The most requested services are animation and mini clubs (37%), pet-friendly facilities (19%), and proximity to beaches and pools (15%). 65% of tourists prefer fixed accommodations (bungalows, mobile homes), 32% seek pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents, and 3% choose glamping. 52% of bookings are from Italians, 48% from foreigners, led by Germans (21%). The fastest-growing destination is Liguria (+64%), followed by Sardinia (14%) and Tuscany (10%). Italians stay an average of 7–8 days, foreigners two weeks.

Center-right groups in Alghero have submitted a unified agenda on managing itinerant tourism. They call on the Cacciotto administration to implement concrete measures within 30 days: TARI cuts for year-round facilities, temporary service areas with waste disposal, enhanced surveillance, and a camper passport system for waste verification. The move follows a communication incident that damaged the city's image as welcoming to motorhome tourists.

In the Ponterotto district of San Benedetto del Tronto, two evictions of motorhomes and caravans from the parking lot on Via Madonna della Pietà occurred within ten days. Residents complained about unsanitary conditions, barbecues, and dogs, including a pit bull, chained to vehicles. The second eviction took place on May 28, after which Mayor Nicola Mozzoni pledged to address the issue. Another eviction was carried out at the parking lot under the Ascoli Mare viaduct near the Palariviera complex in Porto d'Ascoli.