Overview
- In force since Jan. 1, the regulation makes the roof‑mounted V‑16 the required roadside warning device, with €80 fines for missing or invalid units.
- Days before rollout, the DGT revoked certification for four connected models and moved them to a list of expired approvals, though units purchased earlier remain valid.
- Road‑safety groups including Automovilistas Europeos Asociados and Stop Accidentes support the shift, highlighting 360‑degree visibility and alerts via DGT 3.0 to navigation systems and panels.
- Drivers and taxi representatives report limited visibility in daytime, on curves, and in fog on secondary roads, despite stronger performance at night on high‑speed routes.
- For cross‑border trips, the DGT instructs that Spanish‑registered vehicles may use the beacon without triangles, but connectivity will not function outside Spain and carrying triangles and a vest is advised to prevent disputes.