Be careful if you drive a motorhome this summer: the DGT will fine you if you don't have the proper permit.

The summer season is the time to dust off your motorhomes or take them out of the dealership to explore Spain's best routes and enjoy all the possibilities this type of vehicle offers.

But be careful, because before you hit the road, you need to know what driver's license they'll ask for if you're stopped at a Civil Guard checkpoint. So, if you want to avoid a fine, check your motorhome's specifications or weigh it on a scale to be sure.

What license is required to drive a motorhome?

Nowadays, there's a wide variety of motorhomes on the market. After all, it's a vehicle-home, so you can add almost as many accessories as you want. Therefore, it's possible that your motorhome could exceed the 3,500 kilos GVW (Gross Gross Vehicle Weight) . In this case, you'll need a light truck driving license, the C1 license .

On the other hand, there are less common cases in which the vehicle weighs more than 7,500 kilos of GVW . If you have one of these chalets with four (or six) wheels, you must drive directly with a C permit, the card that authorizes you to drive trucks .

But the reality is that most motorhomes do not exceed 3,500 kilos of GVW , so to travel with them, you only need a car driving license , that is, a B permit.

What license do I need to tow a trailer in your motorhome?

If your motorhome weighs less than 3,500 kilos, but is towing more than 750 kilos, and the total weight of both vehicles weighs less than 4,250 kilos , you'll need to obtain the B-96 permit, according to the DGT website . However, for motorhomes with a maximum weight of more than 4,250 kg, you'll need a B+E permit .

Finally, D1, D, D1+E, or D+E licenses (depending on each of the cases explained above) will be required if the motorhome has more than nine seats in running order, i.e., the permits to drive a bus. This is very rare. in motorhomes designed for tourism.

What happens if you get caught driving a motorhome without the necessary permit?

If you're caught off guard, the fine you could receive could pay for another summer vacation . This is because, according to the traffic authority's website , driving with a license that doesn't match the type of vehicle you're using is a serious offense punishable by a 500 euro fine and the subsequent deduction of 4 points .