Motorhome and campervan drivers face £70 fines and vehicle towing in a major crackdown. Motorhome and campervan owners could be hit with £70 fines and face having their vehicles towed for failing to meet new overnight parking restrictions being introduced.
Mel Savage, head of underwriting operations at Ripe Motorhome Insurance, said: “Fines usually start at £70 and can increase if enforcement officers deem the stop to be causing an obstruction or environmental damage.
“In some cases, repeat offences can lead to the vehicle being towed or impounded.” It comes as North Yorkshire is trialling a restriction on overnight motorhome parking in three coastal locations.
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The trial restriction, known as an experimental traffic regulation order, will take place for up to 18 months and prohibit motorhomes and campervans from parking overnight between 11pm and 7am.
Ms Savage added: “Local authorities may still restrict parking in certain streets, laybys, or beaches.
“Being caught in breach of these rules can result in a fixed penalty notice, and in some cases, towing or additional fines.”
“Even if your motorhome is self-contained, stopping here to sleep or cook can be considered a breach of local traffic orders,” she said..
The expert added: “People are looking for ways to enjoy scenic breaks closer to home, especially following disruption to travel and rising international travel costs. Motorhomes offer freedom, comfort, and a safe way to explore the UK.
“Motorhome owners may want to check their policy booklet to understand exactly what their cover includes and whether any restrictions apply.”
North Yorkshire Council has been undertaking a consultation on the “impacts of the prohibitions and needs” to determine a way forward in advance of the ETRO expiring in May.
A decision on the future of the scheme will be made in April.
“With more than 3,000 responses to the consultation, there are many subject matters covered which are outside the scope of the ETRO and the decision whether it should be made permanent,” according to a report prepared for a council meeting next month.