Motorhome and campervan drivers face new 48-hour parking rule in England – check if you are affected
MOTORHOME and campervan owners should take note of proposed parking rules reported to be under consideration.
With the summer months now upon us, many motorhome drivers will want to take their vehicles out for a trip to enjoy the warmer weather.
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The new proposed regulation would apply to such vehicles when parking.
It would let motorhomes and campervans stay in towns and cities for up to 48 hours for a set price.
This comes as the 80 per cent of motorcaravan owners say they would visit new areas if such parking facilities were available, according to the Campaign for Real Aires.
Donald Macdonald, founder and President of CAMpRA, said: "This research confirms previous surveys that have been carried out over a number of years regarding how much people spend when they visit somewhere in a motorhome or campervan.
"It gives us some really solid statistical evidence that we can share with local authorities and businesses to help them understand the importance of trying to accommodate this new style of tourism and the clear financial advantage to local communities that embrace this type of tourism."
Steve Haywood, managing director of CAMpRA, said there is "clear demand" for these vehicles as staycations grow in popularity.
He said: "More councils are seeing the benefits of providing facilities over the cost to local taxpayers of enforcement and bans, not to mention the loss of potential revenue to businesses.
"In addition, every council that has operated a 12-month trial aire, has been successful and made the overnight parking permanent."
Birmingham Live reports one driver saying: "Currently sitting in an Aire in Beaune France.
"Costing me 12 Euros and short walk into town centre for a meal.
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"If hadn't been available then more expensive campsite and cook own meal would have been the alternative.
"It is a no brainer."
Another said: "I would rather pay the extra pennies to visit main land Europe due to parking being awful in the UK and most campers not being welcomed in a lot of places."
It comes following a warning to caravan owners that they could face a £1,000 fine for not towing their trailers properly.
The DVSA has urged motorists to book safety checks before setting off on holiday so they can avoid fines.
Anyone caught towing a caravan without the proper mirrors will face a fine of up to £1,000 and three points on their licence.
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