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4250 kg motorhome rule adopted but not yet effective

16.08.2026 09:11 1 min 1 source РУС
Autobahn NLD
4250 kg motorhome rule adopted but not yet effective
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The European directive allowing motorhomes up to 4250 kg to be driven with a B licence was adopted in October 2025. However, it will not be applied until 2029, and national exceptions, such as in the Netherlands, only apply domestically. Technical limits also prevent simply increasing the weight of existing motorhomes.

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