Red warning triangle in Spain

[royandsharont]

Whilst many don’t seem to like the new requirements, having bought one in 2023 in Spain I am a little disappointed it is not valid as it does not talk to the authorities BUT it is a fantastic bit of kit, very bright and clearly visible. These should be required everywhere. When in the UK I carry it in my car all the time if not away in the van. I’ll get a new one too that is compliant and use them both, one at each end.

 

[jumar]

Whilst many don’t seem to like the new requirements, having bought one in 2023 in Spain I am a little disappointed it is not valid as it does not talk to the authorities BUT it is a fantastic bit of kit, very bright and clearly visible. These should be required everywhere. When in the UK I carry it in my car all the time if not away in the van. I’ll get a new one too that is compliant and use them both, one at each end.

A good appraisal Roy and may I add that for the cost , ease of use and effectiveness these could be used by hillwalkers to great effect, if lost or unable to continue due to injury..these easy to spot devices are very functional.
I've used hazard lights to guide an ambulance to a location where I had attended a medical emergency in a crowded Camperstop...this beacon could be used to the same effect...

 

[Ducatian]

De nada Nacho. Es que estos cabrones me tocan las pelotas con lo de 'si no lo hizo un británico, no sirve para nada y es ilegal'

Don't get too upset. They're probably all made in China anyway!

 

[gus-lopez]

Do you mean rear lights with a number plate as most tow bar mounted cycle carriers have?

Yes I didi

Hi gus-lopez. Are you saying I can have a bike rack protruding up to 15% of my total chassis length, so in my 6.36m PVC I can extend up to max of 0.954m AND as usual I display the marker board too which fits in my cover . Over that protrusion I cannot have it at all. Cheers for clarifying

PS just checked mine, it measures 1000 mm wide by 720mm deep so would be within the 15%, but not had it been10%

Yes

I doubt you'd be prosecuted for not deploying in those cases...

As long as you had your reflective vest ion when you got out.

So are you saying that a bike carrier with number plate, lights and a marker sign on the bikes/cover, the 15% max extra length limit is not applicable?

Yes.

 

[nicholsong]

Whilst many don’t seem to like the new requirements, having bought one in 2023 in Spain I am a little disappointed it is not valid as it does not talk to the authorities BUT it is a fantastic bit of kit, very bright and clearly visible. These should be required everywhere. When in the UK I carry it in my car all the time if not away in the van. I’ll get a new one too that is compliant and use them both, one at each end.

What is the legality or otherwixe of displaying such a beacon on a private vehicle in countries other than Spain?

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[Scottish Scrutineer]

So if you break down in a camper in Spain how the hell do you put a warning beacon on top when top can be 3M up high?

Put it as high as possible

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This has a suction mount, as mentioned in the guide, so it can be attached to a flat non-ferrous surface, like a window, side or rear panel of a coachbuilt as high as possible. It’s quite obvious that the intent it for it to be visible to other vehicles from as far away as possible, hence flashing and mount it high up.

What is the legality or otherwixe of displaying such a beacon on a private vehicle in countries other than Spain?

I’d expect it not to be an issue, but the radio “position beacon” function will almost certainly not be responded to.