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Motorhome parking: what changes on October 1

18.08.2026 17:00 1 min 1 source РУС
Autofacil SPA
Motorhome parking: what changes on October 1
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Royal Decree 518/2026, effective October 1, amends the General Traffic Regulations and introduces Article 92.4, which explicitly distinguishes parking from camping. A vehicle is considered parked if it does not extend beyond its perimeter, rests only on its tires, and does not discharge any fluids. This limits municipalities' ability to fine based solely on vehicle type, while regional tourism laws and the Coastal Law remain in force.

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