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New regulations for motorhomes and campers

17.03.2026 16:19 1 min 1 source РУС
Todas las noticias de coches en un solo portal: Pruebas, fot... SPA
New regulations for motorhomes and campers
Original source: Todas las noticias de coches en un solo portal: Pruebas, fotos, vídeos, informes...

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has published new instruction PROT 2026/04, updating regulations for motorhomes and campers. Key changes involve technical inspection periods: category M motorhomes are exempt for the first four years, while category N campers must undergo it annually. Municipalities are empowered to restrict parking and prohibit camping on urban streets, and a new sign for wastewater disposal points has been added to the traffic sign catalog.

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