{"id":147303,"date":"2025-12-29T12:10:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T11:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/sin-categorizar\/images-and-doubts-about-the-visibility-of-v16-beacons-spark-controversy-just-before-they-become-compulsory\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T12:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T11:10:08","slug":"images-and-doubts-about-the-visibility-of-v16-beacons-spark-controversy-just-before-they-become-compulsory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/en\/society\/images-and-doubts-about-the-visibility-of-v16-beacons-spark-controversy-just-before-they-become-compulsory\/","title":{"rendered":"Images and doubts about the visibility of V16 beacons spark controversy just before they become compulsory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"990\">A video recorded this weekend in <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"425\">Bilbao<\/strong> has rekindled the debate on the effectiveness of <strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"489\">V16 beacons<\/strong>, the new emergency signaling system that the <strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"584\">Directorate General of Traffic (DGT)<\/strong> considers mandatory as of <strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"642\">January 1, 2026<\/strong>. The images show an accident between two vehicles in which, at first glance, the light of the emergency flashers seems much more intense than that of a V16 beacon placed on the rear car. This comparison has provoked massive criticism on social networks and has refocused attention on the visibility of these devices.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1344\">However, both experts and Internet users who have analyzed the video point out technical nuances that help to contextualize the situation and relativize hasty conclusions. The doubts revolve around <strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1235\">how the beacon should be placed<\/strong> and under <strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1285\">what conditions its visibility is evaluated<\/strong>, and these details are key to understanding the controversy. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1394\"><strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1394\">Viral video and light comparisons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1820\">In the images circulating in networks, an accident can be seen and, behind one of the vehicles, a V16 beacon apparently placed at the rear of the car. In front of it, the turn signal light is clearly visible, noticeably more intense in the footage. This has led many users to question whether the V16 beacons will fulfill their purpose of being visible early enough to other drivers.  <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"es\">They film an accident in Bilbao and compare the car with 4 turn signals with the one with the beacon.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HTva54daTb\">pic.twitter.com\/HTva54daTb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Alt Right Spain \ud835\udd4f (@AltRightEspan).  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AltRightEspan\/status\/2004849338347032578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2020\">The main criticism launched in networks is that these devices seem less effective than conventional light signals, such as turn signals or the vehicle&#8217;s own emergency lights.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2087\"><strong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2087\">Technical explanation on the visibility of beacons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2421\">However, several Internet users have pointed out that the perception of lower luminosity in the video may be conditioned, in part, <strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2260\">by the angle from which it was recorded<\/strong>. In the case of the virulent recording, the camera films from an elevated position, which may distort the actual perception of the light emitted by the beacon. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2983\">In addition, the technical regulations governing the conditions of these devices establish specific design requirements for them to be effective. According to the legislation, V16 beacons <strong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2716\">&#8220;must be specifically designed to optimize their visibility in a 360-degree horizontal plane&#8221;<\/strong> and have a vertical margin of around \u00b18 degrees. This design ensures that the luminous signal is <strong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2873\">seen at a distance of at least one kilometer<\/strong> by other drivers from any direction, provided that the conditions of use and placement are respected.  <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3037\"><strong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3037\">Device location, a key factor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3473\">Another aspect that stands out in the discussion is the <strong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3117\">placement of the V16 beacon<\/strong>. The video shows that the driver of the accident vehicle has placed the beacon <strong data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3227\">next to the trunk<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3271\">less high and less optimal<\/strong> position than recommended. Placing the device at the top of the vehicle and in an upright position is essential to ensure compliance with the visibility design specified in the regulations.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/en\/current-news\/warning-about-the-sale-of-v16-beacons-that-will-no-longer-be-valid-in-2026-what-does-the-complaint-say\/?swcfpc=1\">Warning about the sale of V16 beacons that will no longer be valid in 2026: what does the complaint say?<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3751\">This point is important: if the beacon is not properly positioned, the intensity and range of the light can be reduced, which in a video captured from an unfavorable angle can make it appear less effective than it really is when used correctly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3822\"><strong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3822\">Beyond light: the communicative function of V16 beacons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"4094\">The V16 beacon not only emits light. From <strong data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3892\">January 1, 2026<\/strong>, only <strong data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3943\">V16 beacons connected<\/strong> with geolocation will be legal, incorporating an additional element: the transmission of the incident location to the <strong data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4075\">DGT 3.0 platform<\/strong> every 100 seconds. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4468\">This provides a <strong data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4136\">communicative<\/strong> function that goes beyond mere visual signaling. The information sent allows the <strong data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4340\">incident to be reflected in real time on roadside information panels and in<\/strong> other drivers&#8217; <strong data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4340\">navigation applications<\/strong>, alerting them to the presence of a stopped vehicle <strong data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4430\">long<\/strong> before they have visual contact with it. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/en\/society\/are-the-new-v-16-beacons-enough-the-guardia-civil-warns-of-a-risk-that-many-drivers-are-unaware-of\/?swcfpc=1\">Are the new V-16 Beacons enough? The Guardia Civil warns of a risk that many drivers are unaware of. <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"5015\">In relation to the connected capabilities of these beacons, some misinformation has circulated about the possible transmission of personal data. In this regard, the Spanish Data Protection Agency has refuted these hoaxes: <strong data-start=\"4756\" data-end=\"4881\">the technical identifier sent by the beacon is not linked to the license plate or personal data of the owner<\/strong>, and is only activated in the event of an emergency. This means that the process maintains the anonymity of the users and protects their privacy.  <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5083\"><strong data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5083\">The objective of the measure: to reduce secondary accident rate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5445\">The mandatory implementation of V16 beacons responds to a clear objective of the DGT: to <strong data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5212\">reduce secondary accidents<\/strong>. The regulations consider that the use of the traditional emergency triangles forces the driver to <strong data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5340\">walk on the shoulder<\/strong>, which <strong data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5407\">means a significantly higher risk of being run over<\/strong> than staying inside the passenger compartment. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5780\">With the V16 beacon, the driver can safely signal the stop without having to get out of the vehicle. By simply <strong data-start=\"5568\" data-end=\"5651\">reaching out of the window, the magnetic device is attached to the roof<\/strong> of the car, which significantly reduces exposure to traffic and thus the risk of an additional accident. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6633\" data-end=\"6689\"><strong data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6689\">Recommendations for acquiring valid V16 beacons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6691\" data-end=\"7110\">With the regulatory change coming soon, drivers are advised to <strong data-start=\"6793\" data-end=\"6846\">check the homologation code on the bulb<\/strong> when purchasing V16 beacons. This ensures that the model complies with legal and technical requirements. In addition, it is important to ensure that the beacon is <strong data-start=\"6977\" data-end=\"6990\">connected<\/strong>, as basic beacons without geolocation will no longer be valid in less than two years according to current regulations.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/en\/society\/dgt-prepares-new-invisible-road-warning-while-v16-still-raises-doubts\/?swcfpc=1\">DGT prepares new invisible road warning while V16 beacons still raise doubts<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7112\" data-end=\"7366\">Choosing a connected approved device not only ensures legal compliance, but also allows you to take advantage of <strong data-start=\"7222\" data-end=\"7271\">all the early warning capabilities<\/strong> offered by DGT 3.0, which can make a real difference in terms of road safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A video recorded in Bilbao shows a V16 beacon with less apparent luminosity than a car&#8217;s turn signals, which has generated criticism and confusion about its effectiveness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":136440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2910,3287],"tags":[5260,8745],"ppma_author":[6611],"class_list":["post-147303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-news","category-society","tag-dgt-en","tag-v16-beacons"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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