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Free motorhome parking in Italy: where allowed and rules

30.07.2026 06:22 1 min 1 source РУС
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Free motorhome parking in Italy: where allowed and rules
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Article 185 of the Italian Highway Code allows motorhomes to park in the same spaces as other vehicles, provided the vehicle remains in its driving configuration. Setting up awnings, chairs, or external equipment turns parking into camping, subject to local regulations. Overnight stays inside the motorhome are not considered camping as long as the vehicle does not occupy extra space or discharge waste. Municipalities may impose parking restrictions, but these must be justified and clearly signposted.

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