10 SHOCKING Differences Driving & Parking a Motorhome in Spain 🇪🇸

Driving a motorhome in Spain? UK drivers beware! 🇪🇸 We share 10 surprising rules that can get you fined €200+ — plus the NEW V16 requirement explained at the end. If you’re a UK motorhomer, van lifer, or campervan traveller, Spain can be very different from driving in the UK — and some of the rules can catch you out with on-the-spot fines. In this video, we share 10 important (and often surprising) rules you MUST know about driving and motorhoming in Spain, including overnight parking laws, local enforcement differences, and rules that even long-term motorhomers don’t always realise apply. Some of these rules can lead to fines of €200+ if you get them wrong — even if you think you’re parked legally. 👉 At the end of the video, we also cover the NEW V16 emergency beacon requirement in Spain, what it means for foreign vehicles, and whether UK motorhomes need one. ✔️ Motorhome overnight parking rules in Spain ✔️ What’s legal vs illegal when wild camping ✔️ How Spanish parking laws differ by region ✔️ Common mistakes UK drivers make in Spain ✔️ Driving rules that don’t exist in the UK ✔️ Why your motorhome can be fined even when “parked correctly” ✔️ Beach, town, and coastal parking restrictions ✔️ Enforcement by local police vs Guardia Civil ✔️ How to avoid fines while motorhoming in Spain ✔️ BONUS: The V16 emergency light explained Timestamps: 00:00 – UK Motorhomers: Driving in Spain (Start Here) 00:22 – Parking vs Camping in Spain (This Catches Everyone Out) 02:28 – Sleeping in Your Motorhome: What’s Actually Legal 03:36 – Rules That Lead to Fines 04:27 – Driving Rules in Spain That Surprise UK Drivers 05:09 – Alcohol Limits & Police Checks in Spain 06:14 – Speed Cameras in Spain 07:04 – Common Motorhome Wild Camping Mistakes That Get You Fined 07:41 – How to Avoid Motorhome Fines in Spain 08:35 - Rules for Dogs & children in Spain 08:58 - If you are pulled over by Guardia Civil in Spain 09:46 – BONUS: V16 Emergency Light Requirement in Spain Explained Thank you for watching, please do like, share, hype and comment if you found this video useful. All the best Julia and Gary CONTACT US: If you would like to work with us or contact us, please e-mail: [email protected] #MotorhomingInSpain #UKMotorhome #DrivingInSpain #CampervanSpain #VanLifeSpain