What is the law about parking up a motorhome by the side of the road or in a car park and sleeping inside it for the night?

What is the law about parking up a motorhome by the side of the road or in a car park and sleeping inside it for the night? This is known as "roaming" in the motorhome community.

Asked on 18 March 2019 by Mik

Answered by Dan Powell
Generally speaking, you can park up for a night as long as you are not causing an obstruction or breaking any rules that prohibit overnight parking. If you are staying for longer than a single night on a road with no parking restrictions then local authority rules tend to come into force. Some councils, for example, might see it as human habitation and ask you to move on if you appear to be living on the public road long-term.
Similar questions
I am interested in buying a motorhome that is currently for sale online by a repossession company/transport company. The repossession company bought the motorhome (they tell me) at auction. They also...
I have read difference advice about the age at which tyres on a motorhome should be replaced - some guidance recommends 5 years from date of manufacture, other advice is at 7 years and the maximum age...
Can you recommend a tyre foam repair product suitable for a motorhome?
 

Value my van

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer