Fines up to €5,000: what is prohibited with a motorhome in Spain
Spain has tightened technical inspection (ITV) requirements for motorhomes and camper vans. According to DGT instruction PROT 2026/04, motorhomes (cat...
Spain has tightened technical inspection (ITV) requirements for motorhomes and camper vans. According to DGT instruction PROT 2026/04, motorhomes (category M) under 4 years are exempt from ITV, from 4 to 10 years inspected every two years, after 10 years annually. For camper vans based on vans (category N), rules are stricter: up to 10 years annual inspection, after 10 years every six months. The fleet of such vehicles in Spain has grown from 48,000 to nearly 137,000 units in recent years. Fines for illegal camping (extending perimeter, installing awning, etc.) can reach €5,000, especially in national parks or for discharging pollutants. A new sign S-128 indicates designated grey water discharge points.