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DGT clarifies rules for motorhomes: licences, inspections and new sign

11.07.2026 05:01 1 min 2 sources
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DGT clarifies rules for motorhomes: licences, inspections and new sign
Original source: Motor

In Brief

Spain's DGT has updated licence requirements for motorhomes and campers, clarified inspection schedules, and introduced a new road sign S-128 for wastewater disposal points.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has clarified the driving licence requirements for various types of recreational vehicles. Most motorhomes and campers with a maximum authorised mass (MMA) up to 3500 kg can be driven with a standard category B licence. Vehicles over 3500 kg require category C1, and those over 7500 kg require category C. For towing caravans, rules depend on the total combined mass, requiring categories B, B-96 or B+E.

The DGT has also updated inspection schedules: motorhomes are exempt from inspection for the first 4 years, then inspected every two years, and after 10 years annually. Campers (category N vans) must be inspected annually up to 10 years, then twice a year. Additionally, a new road sign S-128 has been introduced to indicate wastewater disposal points.

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