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Spain tightens rules for motorhomes and campers

25.03.2026 13:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Spain tightens rules for motorhomes and campers
Original source: Madridinforma

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Spain's DGT has introduced new ITV inspection intervals for motorhomes and campers, and allowed municipalities to restrict parking and habitation.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has tightened rules for motorhomes and campers ahead of Easter Week. New technical inspection (ITV) intervals have been set: for category M motorhomes, every two years after the first four years, and annually after 10 years; for category N campers, annually from registration, and every six months after 10 years. Municipalities are now allowed to restrict parking and habitation in these vehicles, and a new road sign S-128 will mark service and wastewater disposal areas. The motorhome fleet in Spain has grown from 48,000 in 2015 to nearly 137,000 units.

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