New Law for Motorhomes: Changes in Parking and Fines

The Greek Police have issued a clarifying directive establishing uniform parking rules for motorhomes and caravans in the Peloponnese. Parking is permitted for up to 24 hours in residential areas for vehicles over 7.5 meters long and for trailers, while outside residential areas it is allowed without time limits. The key distinction is that deploying stabilizer legs, awnings, or placing furniture outside is classified as illegal camping and incurs fines.

Greek police have issued a directive clarifying parking rules for motorhomes. Within residential areas, vehicles up to 7.5 meters can park freely, while larger vehicles have a 24-hour limit. Outside residential areas, parking is permitted without time restrictions unless prohibited by signage. The directive distinguishes legal parking from illegal camping by prohibiting the deployment of awnings and furniture.

The Greek Police issued a clarificatory directive establishing new parking regulations for motorhomes and caravans. In residential areas, parking for motorhomes up to 7.5 meters is unlimited, while longer motorhomes and all caravans have a 24-hour limit. Outside residential areas, parking is permitted in designated spots without a 24-hour restriction, provided no prohibitory signs are present.

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