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Expert and DGT clarify passenger rules in campers in Spain

10.07.2026 03:10 1 min 3 sources
elconfidencial.com SPA + 2 more
Expert and DGT clarify passenger rules in campers in Spain
Original source: elconfidencial.com

In Brief

Camper expert Amanda and Spain's DGT remind that all passengers in a moving camper must sit on certified seats with seat belts; riding on the bed is illegal. Differences between overnight parking and camping are also explained.

Camper expert Amanda from Rent Camper Canarias explained the rules for using campers in Spain in a viral TikTok video. She stressed that all passengers while the vehicle is moving must be on certified seats with seat belts fastened, and carrying people on the bed is illegal. She also clarified the difference between overnight parking (allowed) and camping (may incur fines), noted that covering the license plate is illegal, and confirmed that living in a motorhome is legal.

Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) further reminds that the number of passengers in a motorhome is limited by the number of officially certified seats, not by the number of sleeping berths. Exceeding this number is a serious violation, carries a fine, and may cause insurance problems in the event of an accident. The key distinction is between "travel seats" (certified seats with seat belts) and "sleeping places".

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Motorhome expert: Carrying passengers on the bed in a camper is illegal

22.06.2026 elconfidencial.com SPA Original source

Expert: Carrying passengers on the bed in a camper is illegal

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Renting a motorhome for six people with only four seat belts: DGT clarifies the rules

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