Traffic signs for Motorhomes in Europe

You are thinking of traveling to Europe by Motorhome? We're bringing in here TurMundial blog, tips in a series of posts, on this type of trip, today it is about signaling for Motorhomes in Europe

First before talking about the signs, we have to remember the different vehicles that can travel, one is the Motorhome, as the name implies, It is a motorized or wheeled home, they are vehicles that have the motor / drive over the house in one piece, also has the Trailer, which are two vehicles, a regular car or SUV and a trailer behind it is home and we have another variation would be the Campers which are usually vans as: Combi, Renault and other vehicles adapted to sleep in them, You may have kitchen, bed, Among other things, but most do not have bathroom, this is one of the major differences between Motorhome and Camper, We have a post that talks about the variations Motorhomes and another on differences between Motorhome and Trailer.

We started talking by that party, because normally Trailers can only park in campsites and two others anywhere, but it's always good to see the country's traffic rules you will travel.

Traffic signs for Motorhome in Europe

Pour plate

One of the main signs that we use a lot is the sign that tells you whether the site can empty the dirty water tank and sewage, the board is that we have below.

Want to know more about emptying the dirty water tank It is like emptying the sewage tank? See more information on each link.

speed board with Trailer

In highways and expressways, the speed limit for a vehicle with a trailer is 90 km / h.

In conventional roads, the speed limit for all vehicles trailer is 80 km / h.

We urban centers, the speed limit is 50 km / h.

speed board with Motorhome and Camper

For motorhomes and campers with the weight up 3.500 kilos speed is equal to that of conventional cars.

In highways and expressways, the speed limit for a conventional vehicle or camper or a motorhome is 120 km/h.

In conventional roads, the speed limit for all vehicles or motorhome or camper is 90 km / h.

We urban centers, the speed limit is 50 km / h.

These speed limits are for Spain. In other countries may vary greatly, such as France and Bulgaria the limit is 130 km / h on highways and roads expresas.

Board forbidden to enter or go straight

It is very important to talk about this card, as in Brazil and in Latin America the no entry sign is different from Europe, below has a sign indicating no entry.

Board prohibited stopping and no parking

As the prohibited the parking inlet and prohibited stop follow below are also different:

Board released parking and camping

This sign indicates that we can park our motorhome.

No parking or staying overnight with MotorHome sign

This sign indicates that we can park or stay overnight with the Motorhome

snow chain plate

Sign indicates that the use of snow chain is mandatory, for those who go to ski resorts or snow with places.

Plates speed in miles

If you are driving through the UK (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) the speed signs are in miles per hour and not in kilometers per hour.

Board Height Limit

Maybe you never thought you would have to pay attention on these boards, but with the Motorhome will have to pay, because some of them even have more than 3,5 meters and it may be that it does not let you go on some roads.

Approval of vehicles

A very important item is the approval of vehicles if you are renting a motorhome or trailer, they are made in factories, vehicles has already been approved, but campers often do not come out ready factory and are made by ordinary people or specialized companies, this has to be approved, then check which will rent you to find out if you have to ask if the vehicle is approved.

other tips

Driving by the English hand, have a post that talks about driving with the driver on the right side.

These are some information about Traffic signs for Motorhomes in Europe, We hope we have helped to clarify a bit your question.