Van Life in France: The Legal Loophole You Need to Know

France: Van Life Regulations - A Heavy Goods Vehicle with a Twist Living in a converted vehicle is becoming increasingly popular. But what are the rules? Growingclem40, a French TikToker, recently addressed this very question. She lives in a converted heavy goods vehicle (HGV) but clarifies that it's registered as a campervan. This means she isn't bound by the same strict regulations as professional truck drivers. "My heavy goods vehicle is a personally-used vehicle," Growingclem40 explains in her video. "It's been homologated as a campervan, so I'm not subject to the RSE (driver regulations)." This distinction is crucial. Professional HGV drivers face numerous restrictions, including driving bans on Sundays and mandatory rest periods. Growingclem40, however, enjoys more flexibility. She shows her tachograph, a device used to monitor driving times, confirming its presence in her vehicle but highlighting that the regulations are different for campervans. This video highlights the need for clear understanding of vehicle registration and its impact on driving regulations. Growingclem40's experience offers a unique perspective on the van life movement and the legal considerations involved.