The French ex-pat newspaper Connexion published an article this week about a new requirement for driving in Spain. I have paraphrased the content as follows:
"Spanish authorities announced the new requirement earlier this month (January 2024).
From January 1, 2026, a working ‘V-16’ rotating beacon light will need to be carried by all vehicles travelling in Spain, including those from abroad (including France and the UK).
The V-16 is a small flashing light in their vehicles, which can be attached to the roof or side of the car like an ‘emergency light’. The light is intended to warn other drivers that your vehicle has broken down or had an accident, is stationary, and could therefore be an unexpected hazard.
Drivers will have to carry it with them or risk being penalised. Fines for non-compliance will range from €80 to €200.
The Spanish Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) outlines more details on the new rules and light. The ‘connected V-16’ is a small rotating ‘beacon’ that emits a yellow or orange light.
It is a small light capable of emitting a high-intensity 360° light intermittently and continuously for at least 30 minutes. In the event of a breakdown or accident, it must be installed on the roof or on a door of the vehicle by one of the occupants. The rest of the time, it must be kept in the car's glove compartment."
Perhaps some of our members resident in Spain can add other details.
"Spanish authorities announced the new requirement earlier this month (January 2024).
From January 1, 2026, a working ‘V-16’ rotating beacon light will need to be carried by all vehicles travelling in Spain, including those from abroad (including France and the UK).
The V-16 is a small flashing light in their vehicles, which can be attached to the roof or side of the car like an ‘emergency light’. The light is intended to warn other drivers that your vehicle has broken down or had an accident, is stationary, and could therefore be an unexpected hazard.
Drivers will have to carry it with them or risk being penalised. Fines for non-compliance will range from €80 to €200.
The Spanish Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) outlines more details on the new rules and light. The ‘connected V-16’ is a small rotating ‘beacon’ that emits a yellow or orange light.
It is a small light capable of emitting a high-intensity 360° light intermittently and continuously for at least 30 minutes. In the event of a breakdown or accident, it must be installed on the roof or on a door of the vehicle by one of the occupants. The rest of the time, it must be kept in the car's glove compartment."
Perhaps some of our members resident in Spain can add other details.
