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Cramped, Painful and Illegal, but That View! Camper on Maasvlakte

07.09.2026 14:27 1 min 1 source РУС
Autoblog.nl NLD
Cramped, Painful and Illegal, but That View! Camper on Maasvlakte
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A camper was spotted parked illegally on the Maasvlakte, an industrial area in the Netherlands, with its occupant apparently spending the night. Local authorities remind that overnight stays in campers outside designated areas are prohibited, and note that sleeping in a camper in such a location can be uncomfortable and even hazardous.

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Cramped, Painful and Illegal, but That View! Camper on Maasvlakte

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