Motorhomes and the law 2 - overnight stays off-site

The situation regarding staying overnight anywhere other than a camp site is a bit vague and there are many opinions. The information here is based on the majority view of a number of sources but shouldn’t be considered as a defence in law if you get into trouble.

Motorhomes and the law 1 - driving licences

There are a number of legal issues that you need to be aware of that relate to motorhomes in the UK. This first ‘motorhomes and the law’ post looks at driving licences.

The information in this post has been taken from the official UK government site, as well as other sources.

The UK driving licence has several categories relating to the types of vehicles that can be driven. The categories you are allowed to drive are shown on your licence.

Where to go?

Choosing a campsite is obviously a very personal thing and some of it is obvious, such as which country and what part of that country. However, there are a number of other things to consider – and now that most sites have at least some presence on the internet checking out the details is pretty easy (albeit somewhat time-consuming).