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A collision between a motorcycle and a motorhome occurred on the SS612 highway near Grauno, Trentino. The accident happened around 2:45 PM, with firefighters, police, and medical services responding. The 66-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to Santa Chiara Hospital in Trento in serious condition (red code).

A photo of a collision between a bus and a camper van at the Regina road intersection in Sala Comacina has gone viral, highlighting the need for road widening included in five Anas projects. However, three of these projects require private landowner approval, delaying the six-month timeline for construction. Additionally, four days of heavy traffic are expected due to the Corpus Domini holiday in Switzerland.

Police and municipal guards in Bolzano conducted a joint raid on public parking lots. At the cemetery parking lot, six motorhomes were found parked in an area restricted to cars. Two of them lacked a valid technical inspection, resulting in an additional fine of €173 each. At the Pfarrhof parking lot, four more motorhomes were found violating parking rules, two also without inspection, along with two illegally parked trailers. Authorities plan to install additional signs to clarify parking regulations.

Carabinieri and municipal police conducted joint raids in Bolzano, targeting unauthorized parking of motorhomes and caravans. Fines were issued at cemetery and Maso della Pieve lots; four motorhomes lacked mandatory inspections.

Italy's ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) zones pose a significant financial risk for campervan travelers. According to a Reddit user, one couple accumulated over €1,150 in fines within days. Each camera pass in a ZTL can result in a separate fine ranging from €80 to €335. The sign 'Varco Attivo' indicates active cameras and a ban on entry, while fines may be notified up to 360 days later.

In 2025, Italy recorded a 10.56% increase in new motorhome registrations compared to 2024, with used motorhome sales up 6.05%. Over 44,000 motorhomes (new and used) were purchased. However, rising fuel prices due to the US-Iran conflict have increased costs: for 5,000 km annual mileage, fuel expenses rose from €970 in 2025 to €1,050 in 2026; for 10,000 km, from €1,940 to over €2,100. Italy remains the third-largest motorhome producer in Europe after Germany and France, exporting over 80% of its output.