January 1, 2026 will mark a turning point in road safety in Spain: all vehicles – except motorcycles – must carry a V16 beacon connected and approved by the DGT, which will permanently replace the pre-signalling triangles.
These devices perform a dual essential function:
- They emit a high intensity flashing light signal to make the immobilized vehicle visible for at least 30 minutes.
- They transmit to the platform DGT 3.0 the exact location of the incident in real time, allowing other road users to be alerted via navigation applications such as Google Maps, Waze, or TomTom.
The regulations seek strengthen road safety, reducing roadside risks and speeding up incident management. However, the challenge is not only technological but also logistical.
Alert of possible shortages
The National Federation of Transport Associations of Spain (Phenadismer) has warned that a could occur significant shortages in the next two months if connected beacon purchases are not advanced. The measure affects more than 31 million vehicles In our country, a figure that will strain manufacturing and distribution capacity.
Therefore, we recommend that all transport, logistics, and automotive professionals take two key aspects into account:
plan ahead the purchase of devices certified by the DGT.
Always check that the beacon is included in the official list published by the DGT.
Ryme Automotive's solution
En Ryme Automotive We make available to our clients our V16 connected Hero Driver LED beacon, certified by the DGT and with Vodafone NB-IoT connectivity included until 2040A secure, certified, and ready-to-use solution to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthening the security of fleets and businesses.
Source: Autopos.es
