Overview
- From January 1, 2026, connected V‑16 warning lights replace emergency triangles under Royal Decrees 159/2021 and 1030/2022.
- The AEPD and DGT clarify that the units do not track movements or measure speed, are not linked to licence plates, and send no data when off.
- Activation is manual; reporting describes a first location signal after about 100 seconds with repeats every 100 seconds, plus embedded non‑removable SIMs.
- Enforcement guidance reported an €80 fine for not carrying the beacon, while the DGT warns of €200 penalties for malfunction or poor maintenance.
- Adoption remains low in Galicia at roughly 78% without a device as retailers see late demand; typical prices run about €30–70 with 35 homologated makers and over 240 brands, alongside debate over visibility versus triangles.