The motion, which was not legislation as such, recognised positive aspects of motorhomes. Against the background of Covid, they represented a sector for "promoting tourism recovery and the country's economic activity as well as safe and responsible tourism". Nevertheless, it was accepted that regulations needed to be clarified. The traffic directorate hadn't issued any instruction since 2008, and elements of this had become obsolete.
Crucial to this instruction is the application of the 1988 Coasts Law and the movement of motorhomes and their parking in those areas governed by the law - the maritime terrestrial domain. Essentially, this means (or can mean) frontlines by the sea. Where vehicles are parked on public land (the maritime terrestrial domain), a minimum fine of 40 euros per metre per day of land occupied can be applied. In the case of, for example, a six-metre vehicle, this would equate to 240 euros.
The instruction goes on to refer to regional and municipal regulations as well as to those of the Coasts Law, implying that these would govern parking of motorhomes rather than general traffic regulations. In the Balearics, there are no specific regulations, but certain town halls have adopted measures. Santa Margalida town hall, for instance, prohibited the parking of vehicles of a certain height on the frontline road in Son Serra de Marina after residents objected that their view of the sea was being obstructed.
Other regions, such as Andalusia and Valencia, have adapted their legislation in order to regulate the parking of motorhomes as a form of tourist accommodation.
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OMG! Again a bunch of mumble jumble from our great Balearic government. Fan or no fan, these vehicles pay there road taxes and therefore have a right to park in public parking spaces. I still see these street terraces taken up parking spaces that we pay taxes for..! That makes me angry 😡 So I hope our great politicians here in Mallorca will get there poop together and make some good decisions this time.
Very timely article as I just witnessed an angry confrontation between a frontline homeowner and a camper driver. Camper was huge and completely blocking the owner's sea view. Owners must take precedence in these situation since they pay property taxes and the like while the camper drivers throw out their dirty waste water into the street and their litter into refuse bins to be collected by the council all without a cent out of their pockets. Designated camper parks are the solution with a ban on street parking of campers overnight.
No I do not understand paying large amounts of money for these vehicles. When that money could pay for good Hotels where ever they want to go.!!! Hoteliers are losing business from these Mobile People. Plus they are becoming an eyesore and a problem for parking. Clearance of their rubbish and Chemical Toilets must be a health concern.