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Spain: New Parking and Inspection Rules for Motorhomes

01.08.2026 18:03 2 min 4 sources
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Spain: New Parking and Inspection Rules for Motorhomes
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In Brief

Spain's Council of Ministers approved amendments allowing motorhomes to park in cities like cars. DGT also updated technical inspection intervals.

Spain's Council of Ministers approved amendments to the General Traffic Regulations, unifying parking rules for motorhomes and campers. They can now stop in the same places as cars, provided three conditions are met: no protruding elements (awnings, tables, chairs), support only on wheels (no stabilizers), and no discharge of gray or black water. Violations incur fines from 60 to 200 euros in cities and up to 5000 euros in protected natural areas. Municipalities retain the right to impose general restrictions on time, weight, and dimensions.

The DGT also approved instruction PROT 2026/04, replacing the 2023 norm. The document considers a 2018 Supreme Court ruling allowing municipalities to regulate parking and camping. It clarifies that parking without protruding elements is not considered camping. Inspection intervals were updated: for motorhomes (category M) — first check after 4 years, then every 2 years up to 10 years, then annually; for campers (category N) — annually up to 10 years, then every six months.

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DGT updates rules for motorhomes: what changes for parking and camping

01.08.2026 infobae SPA Original source

Spain allows motorhome parking in cities

30.06.2026 El Periódico SPA Original source

DGT gives green light to motorhome parking in cities

30.06.2026 El Periódico SPA Original source

New regulations for motorhomes: inspection deadlines and parking

16.03.2026 Málaga Hoy SPA Original source

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