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

06.03.2026 12:45 1 min 1 source РУС
okdiario.com SPA
Renting a motorhome for six people with only four seat belts: DGT clarifies the rules
Original source: okdiario.com

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

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

06.03.2026 okdiario.com SPA Original source

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