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DGT tightens rules for motorhomes and campers before Easter

14.06.2026 00:11 1 min 2 sources
Diario Sport SPA + 1 more
DGT tightens rules for motorhomes and campers before Easter
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Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has introduced new ITV inspection intervals for motorhomes and campers, and granted municipalities the right to restrict parking and habitation in such vehicles.

Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has tightened rules for motorhomes and campers ahead of Easter Week. New technical inspection (ITV) intervals have been established:

  • Motorhomes (category M): exempt from inspection for the first 4 years, then every two years, and annually after 10 years.
  • Campers (category N): inspected annually from registration, and every six months after 10 years.

Municipalities are now allowed to restrict parking and habitation in these vehicles. A new road sign S-128 will indicate service and wastewater disposal areas.

The number of motorhomes in Spain has grown from 48,000 in 2015 to nearly 137,000 units.

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Tightening of Rules for Motorhomes and Camper Vans

25.03.2026 Diario Sport SPA Original source

Updated regulations for motorhomes and campers

24.03.2026 Madridinforma SPA Original source

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