Although the General Traffic Department has been warning for several years about the entry into force of the V16 beacons, the date has been approaching and ever since January 1, 2026 V16 lights connected It will be the only device Mandatory advance indication For vehicles that have broken down or been involved in an accident, although there are exceptions.
Therefore, drivers must Stop using emergency triangles To inform them if they are involved in an accident on the road, due to the risks posed by their position on the asphalt. However, there it arises Doubt about the legality of continuing to use triangles The pre-signal is in addition to the V16 beacon, i.e. placed at the same time to increase the visibility of the damaged vehicle.
Does placing triangles on the road deserve a fine?
Until January 1, 2026, both will be legal to use Advance signaling devices in case of a breakdown midway. However, since that date Emergency triangles will not be valid The only mandatory pre-signaling system will be the V16 Connected beacon in accordance with DGT regulations.
Although the case in question refers to the case in which the driver activates his V16 engine He also decides to put up warning triangles It should become clearer. At present, the General Traffic Department has not yet taken a position on this matter We will have to wait for his decision.
Well, if you don’t carry the Beacon V16 as of January
The General Traffic Department determines this The penalty will be the same as the penalty for not carrying emergency triangles.That is, up to 80 euros. Therefore, from 2026, if we suffer a breakdown and stop on the shoulder without turning on the V16 emergency light, the Civil Guard will be able to fine us this amount.
It is also against the law to leave the car without wearing a reflective vest It is considered a serious violation of the DGTwhich could result in a fine of 200 euros and withdrawal Four points from license To drive.
Reasons why DGT makes V16 Connected mandatory
The General Traffic Department confirms that its implementation is due to the fact that the V16 Connected system is the only system that avoids the consequences The risk of being run over while walking a distance between 50 and 100 metres Along the road or shoulder to place emergency triangles.
For this reason, and based on his own experience and studies (which are not published on his website), DGT will require more than 25 million vehicles to carry this beacon Always in an easily accessible place inside, such as the glove compartment. If you do not have a certified Connected V16 device, The Civil Guard may impose a penalty.