Overview
- Spain’s connected V‑16 beacon replaces emergency triangles on January 1, 2026, as the new standard for roadside signaling.
- The de-certified models are Don Feliz V16IoT, The Boutique For Your Car V16IoT, Ikrea V16IoT, and Call SOS XL‑HZ‑001‑VC, which can no longer be marketed as approved units.
- The DGT has not detailed the precise reasons for the withdrawals, with reporting pointing to possible issues such as luminosity, water resistance, connectivity, or administrative problems.
- A viral Bilbao crash video prompted questions over real‑world visibility, and the DGT advises roof or window‑height placement and notes that the 1,000‑metre visibility claim depends on road geometry and weather.
- The devices use an internal GPS chip and non‑removable SIM to send location to the DGT 3.0 platform, transmit no personal data, and include at least 12 years of connectivity in the purchase price.