Motorhome owners oppose law change

Motorhome owners on the Isle of Man have hit back at new plans to penalise them for parking in residential areas. 

The MCCIOM has launched a petition calling for the Department of Infrastructure to back down on new plans to give police powers to issue fixed penalty notices. 

The group - which is made up of motorhome and caravan enthusiasts - says it had no advance warning of the decision and has slammed government for not consulting over the issue: 

Chairman Louie Jennings says the issue over parking is a "very grey area" - when vehicles are taxed and insured - and some people just need more guidance: