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Spain tightens ITV for campers: new rules and fines

20.07.2026 00:09 3 min 6 sources
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Spain tightens ITV for campers: new rules and fines
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In Brief

Spain's DGT has introduced mandatory technical inspection for campers over 10 years old. Inspection frequency depends on vehicle type. Fine for missing ITV is 200 euros. Owners can avoid costly fixed electrical installations by using portable lithium batteries.

Spain's DGT has issued instruction PROT 2026/04, clarifying the ITV (technical inspection) periodicity for motorhomes, caravans and campers. Under the new rules, motorhomes (category M) follow passenger car rules: first inspection at 4 years, then every 2 years until 10 years, then annually. Caravans over 750 kg: first at 6 years, then every 2 years. Campers (vans category N1): first at 2 years, then at 4 and 6 years, annually until 10 years, then every 6 months.

Special attention is given to documentation of conversions: solar panels, bike racks, awnings and additional equipment must be recorded in the vehicle registration. Owners can avoid costly fixed electrical installations by using portable lithium batteries (power stations), which are not considered conversions. ITV cost ranges from 45 to 90 euros depending on region and fuel type. Fine for missing ITV is 200 euros. In 2025, 690 new motorhomes and campers were registered in Madrid.

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