Motorhome stopover

A motorhome stopover (German: Reisemobil-Stellplatz, Italian: Aree di Sosta, French: Aire de Service) is a place designated for the purpose of overnight stopping for recreational vehicles or motorhomes.

These vehicles can stay overnight or longer depending on terms and conditions specified on a sign by each locality.

In addition, the majority of these place are free of charge, in particular those that belong to smaller localities.

Countries like Germany permit the staying in a vehicle as long as the driver can resume driving when necessary.

Therefore "camping-like behavior" such as setting out an awning or picnic table and chairs is not usually permitted in these motorhome stopovers.