Overview
- Only certified V16 devices with built‑in connectivity to the DGT 3.0 platform will be valid, and the connection activates automatically and anonymously when the beacon is switched on.
- Drivers do not need to register their beacon with the DGT; any app sign‑ups offered by manufacturers or insurers are optional and unrelated to legal compliance.
- To verify compliance, buyers should check the casing for an authorized lab code (for example LCOE or IDIADA) plus the V16 mark, and confirm a minimum 12‑year connectivity guarantee included in the price.
- The DGT has ruled out delaying the start date; after the initial guidance phase, carrying no beacon or a non‑homologated one will be a minor offense fined €80.
- Consumer group FACUA urges refunds and complaints over units marketed as “homologated” that lack connectivity, as non‑connected or very cheap offers still circulate and will not be valid in 2026.