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Spain tightens rules for motorhomes and campers: new ITV and parking

19.07.2026 01:10 1 min 2 sources
Diario Sport SPA + 1 more
Spain tightens rules for motorhomes and campers: new ITV and parking
Original source: Diario Sport

In Brief

Spain's DGT has updated regulations for motorhomes and campers, tightening technical inspection intervals, parking rules, and introducing a new sign for wastewater disposal points.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has tightened rules for motorhomes and campers. Key changes affect the frequency of technical inspections: motorhomes retain a schedule similar to passenger cars, while campers must undergo inspection annually until 10 years old, then every six months. Municipalities have been granted the power to restrict parking of such vehicles in cities. Additionally, a new road sign for wastewater disposal points is being introduced.

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