Overview
- The V16 beacon replaces triangles to signal immobilized vehicles and uses built‑in GPS and a SIM to send the vehicle’s location to the DGT 3.0 platform, enabling warnings on road panels and navigation systems.
- Reports conflict on when enforcement begins, with one citing 1 January 2025 per DGT official Ana Blanco and others reporting 1 January 2026.
- For a unit to be lawful, the model must appear on the DGT’s published list and the device must visibly show the certifying laboratory.
- Failure to carry the device can result in an €80 fine, the same sanction that applied to missing triangles.
- Motorcycles, mopeds and special machinery are exempt from the requirement, and app‑based linking some sellers promote is optional rather than necessary for legal validity.