Law & Regulations — 🇭🇺 Hungary

In Hungary, rules for towing caravans and heavy trailers with a B licence have been clarified. To tow a trailer over 750 kg, the combined maximum authorised mass of the vehicle combination must not exceed 3500 kg. The B96 endorsement, introduced in 2013, raises this limit to 4250 kg. The course typically costs between 70,000 and 150,000 forints. If the total mass exceeds 4250 kg, a BE category is required.

The European Union has adopted two directives creating a European Disability Card and a modernized European Parking Card, valid across all member states. The parking card, featuring a QR code and digital security elements, will replace national parking permits. Holders will automatically receive the same parking conditions as residents of the visited country. Member states have 30 months to transpose the directives into national law and 42 months for full implementation.

The EU plans to increase the weight limit for category B from 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes, and up to 5 tonnes for alternative-fuel vehicles. The change is driven by the heavier weight of electric vehicles due to batteries. Member states must implement the rules by 2029, possibly requiring additional training.

Hungary has changed its toll payment rules for motorhomes weighing over 3.5 tonnes. From this year, they have switched from a per-kilometre payment system using a GPS device to the standard electronic vignette system, which can be purchased online. The rules for lighter motorhomes and other vehicles remain unchanged.

Spain restricts campers over 3.5t, Greece lifts its ban, Carinthia enforces strict overnight rules. Fines up to 600 euros.

As of January 1, 2026, Hungary has changed its road toll rules for motorhomes. Vehicles with a maximum authorized mass over 3500 kg have been moved from the truck category to the D2 category, eliminating the need for complex on-board units. They now only require an e-vignette, purchased online, similar to lighter motorhomes.

From January 1, 2026, the toll payment system for motorhomes will change in Hungary. All motorhomes, regardless of weight, must purchase an electronic vignette (e-matrica) to use the toll road network. The toll category (D1 or D2) is determined by the maximum permissible mass and the number of passenger seats as stated in the vehicle's registration documents.

Starting January 2026, Hungary will abolish the HU-GO toll system for motorhomes and caravans. It will be replaced by a simplified vignette system. An annual vignette for vehicles up to 3.5 tons will cost 160 euros.

A change in Hungarian law will require all motorhomes to use the e-matrica electronic toll system for the country's fee-based road network from January 1, 2026. The new rule eliminates previous payment methods for vehicles over 3.5 tons, such as using an onboard unit or purchasing a point-to-point ticket. The applicable toll category (D1 or D2) is determined by the vehicle's weight and the number of passenger seats listed in its registration document.