12 Illegal RV Practices Still Common On U.S. Roads

Above, camping out near the Tehachapi Loop in California. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RVers come in all shapes and sizes. There are also smart ones and dumb ones.

MSN posted a slideshow list of 12 illegal RV practices that are still common on U.S. roads. The offenders are the dumb ones. 

Fortunately, for everyone on the road in my vicinity, I don't engage in any of them. But it is a good idea to review them so that they are avoided.

It starts with: 

RVs are a popular way to travel across the U.S., with approximately 11 million households owning one. The RV sector has experienced substantial growth, as evidenced by the 2.8% increase in RV sales between 2025 and 2026.

While RV travel offers freedom, it also invites unsafe and illegal behaviours. Most RV owners unknowingly violate laws, which can lead to fines, accidents, and environmental damage.

Part of these practices is quite widespread on American roads, and although the government is putting all its efforts into regulating them, breaches are still falling outside the net. This is a list of 12 of the most common offenses and why you need to avoid them.

To see what they are, go here.