From 2026, all drivers in Spain will Connect V16 emergency light beacon approved on your vehicle according to D.G.T. (Directorate General of Transport). This measure aims to improve traffic safety on the roads and prevent drivers from having to get out of their cars in the event of an accident or breakdown. Next year, if your driver does not have an approved beacon or is using an older version, A fine of 80 euros will be imposed.
In this context, OCU warns that many drivers have not yet received the new signal and some of the purchased drivers are receiving the new signal. Model already discontinued. In fact, a recent survey found that three out of four drivers admit they don’t yet own a screwdriver, and those who do. Only 10% paid more than 40 eurosAccording to OCU, these are typically the lowest costs for approved devices.
Recommended before purchase Check if your model is included in the official DGT listsince the platform is something like Amazon Either AliExpress We also sell products that do not meet the requirements of Royal Decree 2822/1998. Moreover, they claim that I don’t trust anything that’s very cheap.considering that the price of the approved ones is between 40 and 80 euros.
How to identify authorized V16 beacons according to OCU
– Check the authorization code printed on the device itself. Authentication code must start with a letter. LCOE or IDAE.
– Please consult with Official list of DGTyou can search for models by brand, name, or certificate number.
– Recommend Buy from a trusted store Large stores, specialty stores, websites of major businesses that already sell products, etc.
V16 Technical requirements that approved beacons must meet
According to Telefonica Techthese are the required technical elements for an approved V16 beacon.
- A self-visible amber/yellow flashing light must be emitted 360 degrees around the stopped vehicle.
- Under normal conditions, minimum visibility should be visible from a distance of at least 1 km.
- Autonomously supplies power (as little as 30 minutes) and maintains functionality without relying on vehicle cables (battery or built-in battery).
- For version “”Connected” (mandatory from January 2026) requires the integration of: connectivity (NB-IoT/LTE-M, etc.) Send vehicle location to DGT 3.0 platform. Integrated non-removable SIM or eSIM card; Location information function is now enabled By activating a beacon, its location is anonymously transmitted.
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