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Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has published new instruction PROT 2026/04, introducing different inspection schedules for motorhomes and campers based on their vehicle category
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has published an update to regulations for motorhomes and campers — instruction PROT 2026/04, effective immediately. The document replaces the 2023 version and aligns the technical inspection (ITV) with criteria from the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.
The inspection frequency now depends on the vehicle category in the technical certificate:
Parking rules (no protruding elements) have been clarified, and a new sign S‑128 has been introduced to mark waste disposal stations.
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The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has published an update to the regulations for motorhomes and campers. Instruction PROT 2026/04, effective im...
The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has published an update to the regulations for motorhomes and campers. Instruction PROT 2026/04, effective immediately, replaces the 2023 version and adapts the vehicle inspection (ITV) to the criteria set by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.
Spain’s DGT has issued a new instruction (PROT 2026/04) that clarifies the classification of motorhomes (category M) and camper vans (category N). Mot...
Spain’s DGT has issued a new instruction (PROT 2026/04) that clarifies the classification of motorhomes (category M) and camper vans (category N). Motorhomes are exempt from the ITV (technical inspection) for the first 4 years, then every 2 years until 10 years old, and annually thereafter. Campers must pass ITV every year from the first year, and every 6 months after 10 years. The rules also clarify parking (no overhanging elements) and introduce the S‑128 sign for waste disposal points.
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has updated MOT regulations for recreational vehicles. Inspection frequency now depends on the vehicle's homolo...
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has updated MOT regulations for recreational vehicles. Inspection frequency now depends on the vehicle's homologation category: M1 category follows passenger car schedules, while N1 requires more frequent checks — biennial from two to six years, then annual until ten years, and semi-annual thereafter.
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has updated the regulations for vehicle technical inspections. Category M motorhomes are exempt from inspection...
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has updated the regulations for vehicle technical inspections. Category M motorhomes are exempt from inspection for the first four years, then require it every two years until ten years, and annually thereafter. Category N camper vans based on vans must undergo inspection annually until ten years and twice a year after eleven years.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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