DGT updates safety rules for motorhomes

According to DGT data, the number of motorhomes and camper vans in Spain has grown from 48,000 in 2015 to nearly 137,000. In response, DGT has issued instruction PROT 2026/04 clarifying rules on driving, parking, technical inspections, and cargo transport. For motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes, the speed limit is 120 km/h on highways and 90 km/h on conventional roads; for heavier vehicles, it is 90 and 80 km/h respectively. Parking is not considered camping if the vehicle stays within road markings and time limits. It is forbidden to move around the cabin, lie on a bed, or cook while driving. Carrying bicycles and motorcycles is allowed with proper racks and a V-20 sign.