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Spain tightens ITV rules for older motorhomes and campers

07.07.2026 12:18 1 min 3 sources
heraldo.es SPA + 2 more
Spain tightens ITV rules for older motorhomes and campers
Original source: heraldo.es

In Brief

New DGT instruction PROT 2026/04 introduces differentiated inspection intervals: campers over 10 years must pass ITV every six months, motorhomes over 10 years annually. Cost: €120–150.

Spain's DGT has published instruction PROT 2026/04, changing the frequency of technical inspections (ITV) for motorhomes and campers.

According to sources, motorhomes over 4 years old require inspection every two years, over 10 years annually. Campers under 10 years need annual inspection, over 10 years every six months. The ITV cost ranges from €120 to €150, and drivers can take it in any autonomous region.

The change is based on a 2018 Supreme Court ruling. Parking rules are also clarified: municipalities may limit parking time and prohibit overnight stays on urban streets. A new road sign S-128 has been introduced for wastewater discharge points.

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