Overview
- Spain’s data watchdog states the beacon shares only the vehicle’s location and a technical device ID, ruling out driver identification or movement histories.
- The Industry Ministry has authorized LCOE and IDIADA as certifiers, and the DGT has published an official list with more than 200 homologated models.
- Reports outline administrative penalties for lacking or misusing the device, typically €80–€200, with potential civil and even criminal liability in severe incidents.
- Connected units use an embedded eSIM to send incident location to DGT 3.0 in real time, with signals shared to regional traffic authorities in the Basque Country, Catalonia and Navarra.
- Retail demand has surged with prices commonly €30–€50 and some models selling out, prompting officials to urge drivers to verify certification before purchase.