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DGT tightens ITV rules for motorhomes and campers over 10 years old

12.07.2026 10:34 3 min 6 sources
eldia.es SPA + 5 more
DGT tightens ITV rules for motorhomes and campers over 10 years old
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In Brief

Spain's DGT has issued instruction PROT 2026/04, introducing differentiated inspection intervals for motorhomes and campers. Motorhomes over 10 years must be tested annually, campers over 10 years every six months.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has approved instruction PROT 2026/04, in force since March 2026, replacing the 2023 version. The document clarifies the frequency of the technical inspection (ITV) for motorhomes and campers.

New ITV intervals

  • Motorhomes (category M): exempt up to 4 years, every two years from 4 to 10 years, annually after 10 years.
  • Campers (category N): annually up to 10 years, every six months after 10 years.

According to sources, Spain has 372,500 caravanning units, including 244,000 caravans, 100,000 motorhomes and 28,500 campers. The number of such vehicles has nearly tripled since 2015, from 48,000 to 137,000.

A new road sign S-128 has been introduced for wastewater discharge points. Parking of motorhomes is allowed on general terms, but municipalities may restrict parking time and prohibit overnight stays outside designated areas.

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Spain's DGT updates technical inspection rules for motorhomes and campervans

11.07.2026 eldia.es SPA Original source

DGT tightens MOT rules for motorhomes and campervans over 10 years old

30.06.2026 okdiario.com SPA Original source

Spain updates ITV rules for motorhomes and campervans over 10 years old

21.06.2026 Car and Driver SPA Original source

DGT tightens ITV: vehicles over 10 years old must now pass inspection every six months

18.05.2026 El Periódico Mediterráneo SPA Original source

Spain tightens MOT rules for motorhomes and camper vans

12.05.2026 Diario de Ibiza SPA Original source

DGT tightens ITV: vehicles over 10 years old must now pass inspection semiannually

10.05.2026 Diario de Mallorca SPA Original source

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