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[Mike123]

Are they connected ones? They have to be connected to comply with the new law coming in in 2026. This article warns against buying the cheaper ones, as they're a false economy.

Changes to the use of warning triangles | N332.es - Driving In Spain

Warning triangles have been mandatory in Spain since 1999, and are now being replaced by flashing warning lights which can be used in the event of an emergency, which will become the norm from 1 January 2026. During this transition period, you may use either. However, the DGT has published an...

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Interesting re “connected” detail, not sure ours have this function - but will have a look over when next there.

 

[jumar]

UK sticker now!

Two corkscrews made me

PS: has there been any advice for those of us who can’t reach the roof to put the flashing beacon without getting a ladder out?

I have one in each vehicle...my car accepts the magnetic base of the beacon...
The MH is aluminium bodied...but I can put it through the bathroom or lounge roof light....
These lights are very effective...I need to change them soon as I have the earlier version, without GPS transmitter...which is an added feature...and legal....
My Citroen car has built in GPS transmitter which automatically calls the emergency services in the event of an accident...I can also push a button to do the same...very useful for accurate location advice...the emergency services call centre contact the activated distressed car/driver...to see what's needed...I can see the police being increasingly busy attending these activated beacon.

 

[HKF]

I have one in each vehicle...my car accepts the magnetic base of the beacon...
The MH is aluminium bodied...but I can put it through the bathroom or lounge roof light....
These lights are very effective...I need to change them soon as I have the earlier version, without GPS transmitter...which is an added feature...and legal....

Do you know if the GPS transmitter is on all the time or only when the beacon is switched on?

 

[jumar]

Do you know if the GPS transmitter is on all the time or only when the beacon is switched on?

When you activate the light....

 

[gus-lopez]

Not just flashing lights they have a radio transmitter that transmits your position to the breakdown services.

gus-lopez will be able to advise.

Yes but both types are homologated .with & without.
Without, us peasants still have to ring for breakdown.

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[Peavy]

has there been any advice for those of us who can’t reach the roof to put the flashing beacon without getting a ladder out?

If you cannot reach the top of your vehicle, as the device must have a magnet, you should place it in the driver's door (passenger's door if RHD).

 

[Carpmart]

If you cannot reach the top of your vehicle, as the device must have a magnet, you should place it in the driver's door (passenger's door if RHD).

Thanks I didn’t know this was the guidance.