Motorists have called for parking restrictions on popular vehicles to be removed across the UK after a new petition demanded action.
The petition calls on the Government to ban councils from restricting overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans across the UK.
Several local authorities have already introduced measures to prevent larger vehicles from parking overnight in certain areas.
Hundreds of Britons have demanded that the Government intervene and stop councils from banning the vehicles.
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The petition detailed: "Recent years have seen local authorities increase restrictions on overnight parking, which we think massively decreases the appeal of taking to the roads and staying off grid.
"We think this ignores the impact of visitors on the local economy and the freedom of individuals. We believe these restrictions ignore the general principles of freedom that we enjoy in the UK."
The petition launched by Anthony James Bates warned that restrictions on motorhomes and campervans can impact economies, particularly during "difficult times".
Over the summer, several authorities began restricting the accessibility of the larger vehicles across popular tourist areas in a bid to protect green spaces and prevent them from overstaying.
The petition detailed how motorhomes and campervans contribute to local economies
| GETTYIn response, the petition said the restrictions are often caused by "poor behaviour", although this was only a "very small minority", leaving the majority to pay the price.
Most recently, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council announced it would be introducing restrictions for motorhomes and campervans at parking spots along Marine Parade.
Under the plans, which are set to come into force this autumn, vehicles will be subject to four-hour parking slots Monday through Saturday between 9am and 5pm.
The larger vehicles will also be impacted by "no waiting and no loading at any time" restrictions outside of Saltburn House to the back alley to Coral Street due to the width of the road.
The petition has demanded that the Government ban local authorities from introducing parking bans for motorhomes
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Councillor Alec Brown said: "Saltburn is a much-loved destination, but it's important that we strike a balance between meeting the needs of tourists who want to spend time by our beautiful coast, and residents who live here. We hope these changes mean everyone gets to enjoy the beauty Saltburn has to offer."
Elsewhere, East Suffolk Council launched new seasonal rules for motorhomes and campervans in July.
Under the measures, larger vehicles were temporarily restricted from parking in a section of Undercliff Road East between June 30 and July 18, with vehicles parked during this time warned they could be towed away.
The council also created "cars only" parking bays along both sides of Undercliff Road East, which will not have a time limit to enable longer stays.
Motorhomes and campervans have faced several parking and road restrictions in the UK this year
| PACouncillor Seamus Bennett shared at the time: "Overnight camping and parking of motorhomes and campers on Undercliff Road East has become excessive, with dozens of very large vehicles parked for days or weeks and effectively turning this stretch of seafront road into a free campsite, which it was never meant or equipped to be.
"The measures being introduced only apply to such vehicles and were agreed upon and put forward by Felixstowe Town Council."
The petition introduced by Mr Bates will run until next week (October 7), with drivers urged to add their signatures.
If it receives more than 10,000 signatures, it will prompt a response from the Government, but if this exceeds 100,000, the motion will be debated in the House of Commons.