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EU reforms driving rules for motorhomes: higher weight limit and tachograph exemption

30.04.2026 02:08 1 min 2 sources
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EU reforms driving rules for motorhomes: higher weight limit and tachograph exemption
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The European Union has adopted two key decisions affecting motorhome and camper owners.

Increased weight limit

The European Parliament approved a new driving license directive. Holders of a B-category license, after special training, will be allowed to drive vehicles weighing up to 4.25 tonnes, up from the current 3.5 tonnes. EU member states must transpose the new rules into national law within three years.

Tachograph exemption

The European Commission opposed mandatory tachographs for private motorhomes and motorhome trailers weighing over 7.5 tonnes. Member states CAN now officially exempt such non-commercial vehicles from driving and rest time recording rules. This decision reverses a previous controversial regulation and reduces bureaucratic burden on owners.

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EU Driving License Reform: Changes for Motorhomes and Camper Vans

22.04.2026 ka-news DEU

EU scraps mandatory tachographs for heavy motorhomes

22.12.2025 auto-medienportal.net DEU

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