Spanish wilding

[YeoBlade]

DGT CLARIFIES THE LAW for Motorhomes in Spain

There’s been a lot of confusion over the years… Now the DGT has made things much clearer

Sleeping in your vehicle

✔ You CAN sleep inside your motorhome or camper

As long as:

- Nothing is outside the vehicle
- You’re not causing disturbance

Sleeping is NOT camping

Parking rules

✔ Motorhomes can park like any other vehicle (unless local restrictions or signage apply)

You don’t need a campsite just to park or stay overnight

When you risk a fine

The moment you:

- Put out chairs or tables
- Open an awning
- Take up extra space
You are camping
Different rules apply (and possible fines)

What’s actually changed?

These rules aren’t completely new…

But the DGT has now clarified them to avoid confusion and unfair fines

Simple rule to remember:

“If everything stays inside the vehicle... you’re legal.”
Info from
Car Registrations Spain

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Very useful Julian, thank you.

 

[Rosehip]

Wouldn't it be great if they would do that here.

Not sure about the pic top left, weird driver sat in the front with the couple in bed - creepy!

 

[marchie]

Wouldn't it be great if they would do that here.

Not sure about the pic top left, weird driver sat in the front with the couple in bed - creepy!

It removes any confusion over whether being outside for the dogging contravenes the parking regs ... And it's warmer, too

Steve

 

[barryd]

Its pretty clear. Maybe it could be adopted here. I think a lot of the complaints and concerns at Scarborough for example were people having fires, barbecues etc and generally making the place look like a campsite. I would be happy with that. I hardly ever sit outside my van anyway but that might just be me.

 

[Phantom]

As long as there are no restrictive signs you should be good. A bit windy up here for some reason?

 

[Robmac]

Why are Spanish Police cars so small - or is the cop a giant?

 

[Sharon the Cat]

I saw something very similar somewhere (can't remember where) . It also mentioned No side windows opened out, But roof vents open is OK.

 

[jacquigem]

I saw something very similar somewhere (can't remember where) . It also mentioned No side windows opened out, But roof vents open is OK.

Yes we were pulled at potes for having our sidewindow which opened outwards open .on other side sidewindow which slid alongside van wall ok. Friendly warning and all OK. Van with washing line out drying clothes told to move on.

 

[Geek]

I was under the impression that these had been the rules for several years. What is new?

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Advertising the facts, I assume, is nice to know, and I wish everywhere would do it.

 

[RSD7a]

What's DGT?

 

[bartman]

Have they told the French about this?

 

[TJBi]

What's DGT?

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