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New regulations for motorhomes: inspection deadlines and parking

16.03.2026 12:20 1 min 1 source
Málaga Hoy SPA
New regulations for motorhomes: inspection deadlines and parking
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Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has updated regulations for motorhomes. Under the new PROT 2026/04 instruction, motorhomes under 4 years are exempt from technical inspection, those aged 4-10 years require biennial checks, and vehicles over 10 years need annual inspections. For converted vans (campers), inspections are annual up to 10 years and semi-annually thereafter. Parking in urban areas is permitted under general rules, subject to local ordinances.

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