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New Parking and Overnight Restrictions for Motorhomes

30.03.2026 06:00 1 min 1 source
La Opinión de Murcia SPA
New Parking and Overnight Restrictions for Motorhomes
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Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has issued an instruction tightening parking and overnight rules for motorhomes. Municipalities CAN now fine for prolonged parking and prohibit camping outside authorized areas. Additionally, campers will face more frequent technical inspections — every six months for vehicles over ten years old.

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