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Spain tightens campervan rules: new sign and stricter inspections

20.07.2026 03:02 2 min 5 sources
BURGOSconecta SPA + 4 more
Spain tightens campervan rules: new sign and stricter inspections
Original source: BURGOSconecta

In Brief

DGT introduced instruction PROT 2026/04, updating 2023 norms. New S-128 sign for waste water disposal, stricter ITV for converted vans, municipalities can limit parking and ban camping in urban areas.

Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has introduced instruction PROT 2026/04, updating the 2023 norms for motorhomes and campervans. The document reflects legislative changes over the past 2.5 years and adapts requirements to the criteria of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism for technical inspections.

New sign and inspection rules

A new road sign S-128 "Waste water disposal point for caravans and motorhomes" has been introduced, indicating locations for discharging waste water. Factory-built campers still require an annual ITV inspection, while converted vans must be inspected yearly until 10 years old, then every six months. Owners of vans converted into campers without official certification must undergo inspection every six months.

Parking restrictions

The instruction incorporates a 2018 Supreme Court ruling allowing municipalities to limit parking time for such vehicles and prohibit camping within city limits. According to ASEICAR, Spain lacks about 2,000 equipped parking spots, especially on the coast. Over the past 10 years, the number of motorhomes and campers in Spain has grown from 48,000 to nearly 137,000.

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DGT tightens rules: where camping and water discharge are banned for motorhomes

19.07.2026 BURGOSconecta SPA Original source

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