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Incheon tightens camping booking refund rules and expands benefits for large families Law & Regulations © cunews.net
KR South Korea Today 7

Incheon tightens camping booking refund rules and expands benefits for large families

Incheon authorities have proposed amendments to the camping ordinance at the metropolitan landfill site. The full refund period is extended from 2 to 7 days before check-in to combat fake bookings, which reached 68%. Large families are exempted from surcharges for exceeding the base guest limit and will receive off-season discounts.

India Proposes New Standards for Caravans and Tractor ACs Law & Regulations © Amar Ujala
IN India Yesterday

India Proposes New Standards for Caravans and Tractor ACs

India's Ministry of Road Transport has proposed new standards for several vehicle types, including trailer caravans. The draft Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) introduce type approval rules for caravans and troop carriers. Additionally, testing standards for air conditioning and heating systems in cabin-equipped agricultural tractors are set. The rules do not apply to hybrid or fully electric tractors.

Spain tightens ITV for motorhomes and campers Law & Regulations © Auto Bild España
ES Spain Yesterday 6

Spain tightens ITV for motorhomes and campers

DGT's new regulation: motorhomes over 10 years require annual inspection, campers over 10 need semi‑annual checks. Illegal parking with awnings can lead to fines up to €5,000. Vehicle fleet has tripled since 2015.

ES Spain 2 days ago

Caravans paralyze TF-1 highway in Tenerife in protest

About 500 motorhomes and caravans staged a protest on the TF-1 highway in Tenerife, driving from San Miguel de Abona towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Participants are protesting the lack of infrastructure for parking and waste disposal, as well as what they consider discriminatory regulations. The action caused multi-kilometer traffic jams on the already congested highway.

Greece eases camper van rules after sharp drop in tourism Law & Regulations © Утро Русе
GR Greece Today 9

Greece eases camper van rules after sharp drop in tourism

Greece partially reversed strict 2025 restrictions on camper vans. Vehicles up to 7.5 m can now park in towns without time limits, but wild camping with awnings and furniture remains banned under threat of fines and arrest.

Law & Regulations DE Germany 5 days ago

Criticism of motorhome parking prices: Majority rejects amendment

The SPD in Mammendorf criticized the new pricing for the motorhome parking lot at the Freizeitpark as socially unacceptable, but the district council rejected the amendment with a vote of 9 to 3. Since 2025, the overnight fee changed from a flat €15 per motorhome to €10 per night plus per-person charges: €10 for adults, €8 for youth, with free pool entry included. The original flat rate had led to up to eight people per vehicle. The parking lot was originally intended for group leaders.

Law & Regulations BR Brazil 6 days ago

Motorhome bus parked for weeks on Ubatumirim beach

Residents of Ubatuba report that a bus-based motorhome has been parked on the sand of Ubatumirim beach for over a week. Since September 2025, a municipal law has prohibited the parking and overnight stay of motorhomes and similar vehicles on beaches and other public spaces, with fines of up to R$1000 and possible removal. Authorities have not yet clarified whether this regulation was applied in this case or reported any inspection or fine.

Law & Regulations SE Sweden 21.04.2026

Drilled in the chassis plate

A caravan owner accidentally drilled a hole through the chassis number plate. According to an expert, caravans from 1969 onward have a stamped chassis number on the frame. If that is missing, a new number can be stamped and a registration inspection performed, while keeping the original plate.

Law & Regulations GB United Kingdom 15.04.2026

Bridge Camera System Explained

Questions have arisen about the effectiveness of ANPR cameras on the Kirkcudbright bridge, which record breaches of weight and width restrictions. The cameras capture all vehicles but automatically detect only the plated weight of a vehicle from the DVLA database, which does not always flag trailers like caravans. Council officials manually sift through the data and pass non-compliant cases to the police, while exploring a system to automatically identify towed caravans.

Motorhome rental on Ibiza for €1,300 a month sparks outrage amid stricter fines Law & Regulations © Telecinco
ES Spain Yesterday 3

Motorhome rental on Ibiza for €1,300 a month sparks outrage amid stricter fines

An ad on Ibiza offering a motorhome rental for €1,300 per month has drawn criticism. Meanwhile, the Balearic Islands enforce strict penalties: fines for illegal parking reach €30,000, and on Mallorca up to €1,500.

Town of Elon Discusses Changes to RV Regulations Law & Regulations © Elon News Network
US United States 14.04.2026

Town of Elon Discusses Changes to RV Regulations

The Town of Elon held a community meeting to discuss potential changes to regulations for recreational vehicle storage and parking. Current rules prohibit using RVs as permanent residences and limit driveway parking to seven days per year. The Planning Department proposed moving RV policy from the Land Management Ordinance to the Town Code of Ordinances to facilitate updates. Final policy changes are scheduled for presentation at the Elon Town Council meeting on May 26.

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