Andorra Starts Fining Motorhome Drivers for Unauthorized Parking, Camping
Andorran authorities enforce new rules banning overnight stays and camping for motorhomes outside approved campgrounds and zones. Fines start at €600, with increased signage to direct drivers to permitted areas like Valira and els Cortals d’Encamp.
Key Points
- Fines of €600 (€300 if paid on spot) begin Wednesday for parking/overnighting outside designated areas.
- Law under General Tourism Accommodation bans stays in motorhomes, caravans, campervans outside approved zones.
- Enforcement by Traffic Safety, Public Safety, and Borders police; unpaid fines lead to vehicle immobilization.
- Regulated spots include daytime parking at Terres Primeres and overnight at Santa Creu, Xixerella campgrounds.
Andorran police will begin fining drivers of motorhomes, campervans, and similar adapted vehicles for parking, overnighting, or camping outside designated areas starting this Wednesday.
The enforcement follows an adaptation period to inform users of the updated rules, which took effect this year under the General Tourism Accommodation Law. The measure was agreed jointly with the Ministry of Tourism and Trade. Offences carry fines of €600, reducible to €300 if paid on the spot. Unpaid fines will result in vehicle immobilization by officers.
The law bans overnight stays and camping outside approved campgrounds, camping zones, and motorhome areas. It applies to motorhomes, caravans, campervans, and modified vehicles such as vans equipped for sleeping.
Several parishes offer regulated spaces for these vehicles. Daytime parking options include Terres Primeres, els Cortals d’Encamp, Feixes del Funicamp, Canrodes, Prat del Roure, and Camí de la Font de la Roda. Overnight stays are permitted at campgrounds like Santa Creu, Casal, Janramon, Xixerella, and Valira, among others.
Signage and information will be increased at former unofficial spots to guide users to authorized locations. Police from Traffic Safety, Public Safety—including traffic specialists—and Borders and Immigration will conduct checks.
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