From the past the July 1, 2021, drivers can use the warning light device V-16 replacing the traditional emergency triangles. From January 1, 2026, this device that emits flashes of colored light yellow, will have to be required to warn other road users of the presence of a damaged or damaged vehicle.
There are already several that have acquired some of the models available in the market. However, the General direction of traffic (DGT) warns that the validity of these products has date from expiration. To be more exact, the December 31, 2025. The reason revolves around that they do not comply with all the characteristics that will be required as of its obligatory nature.
The body itself ensures that “there are no V16 devices on the market yet connected with the DGT 3.0 platform, because the certification process has not yet been published ”. Thus, citizens who have a model with uncertified and unconnected light must replace it, before the January 1, 2026, on the other appropriate to the established requirements.
The DGT plans that in the next month of January start the process for the certification of those V16 lights that comply with the characteristics of luminosity and connectivity. Traffic has explained that the objective is that the products that are launched on the market are of the highest possible quality and work is already underway to draft a modification of the Royal Decree 159/2021.
One of the Points in favor that the beacon offers is that does not require getting out of the car to place it. To always have it at hand, it can be carried in the glove compartment or in the doorway, so that you just have to pick it up, put your arm out of the window and place it over the roof or side vehicle.
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