{"id":147552,"date":"2025-12-30T11:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/sin-categorizar\/v16-beacons-in-the-air-whats-going-on-with-homologation-and-why-confusion-is-growing-on-the-eve-of-its-obligatory-implementation\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:57:19","slug":"v16-beacons-in-the-air-whats-going-on-with-homologation-and-why-confusion-is-growing-on-the-eve-of-its-obligatory-implementation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/en\/society\/v16-beacons-in-the-air-whats-going-on-with-homologation-and-why-confusion-is-growing-on-the-eve-of-its-obligatory-implementation\/","title":{"rendered":"V16 beacons in the air: what&#8217;s going on with homologation and why confusion is growing on the eve of its obligatory implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"862\">The entry into force of the new road safety regulations that will make the connected<strong> V-16 beacon<\/strong> the only legal pre-signaling system on the road is generating a scenario of uncertainty among thousands of drivers. Although the regulatory change has been announced for years and its aim is to improve safety and reduce collisions on fast roads, the <strong>sudden withdrawal of several approved models<\/strong> has caused considerable confusion just when the timetable is tight. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1249\">As of January 2026, emergency triangles and any other signaling system will be definitively out of the law. However, far from providing a clear and orderly transition, the V-16 beacon market is going through a moment of instability that <strong>has called into question the reliability of the type-approval system<\/strong> and the information consumers receive. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1297\"><strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1297\">A clear regulation, a confusing market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1644\">The <strong>Direcci\u00f3n General de Tr\u00e1fico (DGT)<\/strong> established that the connected V-16 beacon would be mandatory as the only legal pre-signaling device in case of breakdown or accident. It is a system designed to increase driver safety, avoiding the need to get out of the vehicle and walk along the shoulder to place the old triangles. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/en\/society\/images-and-doubts-about-the-visibility-of-v16-beacons-spark-controversy-just-before-they-become-compulsory\/?swcfpc=1\">Images and doubts about the visibility of V16 beacons spark controversy just before they become compulsory<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1938\">However, the problem does not lie in the standard, but in its practical application in the market. With just a few days to go before the regulatory horizon, many drivers are still unclear as <strong>to which models actually meet the requirements<\/strong> and which are no longer valid for marketing. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2142\">This gap between the legal obligation and the clarity of information has meant that, despite the proximity of the changeover, there is no basic consensus among users on which beacon to purchase with guarantees.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2189\"><strong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2189\">Four beacons removed at the last minute<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2545\">The situation became tense when<strong> the DGT withdrew the homologation of four models of<\/strong> connected<strong> V-16 beacon<\/strong> just days before the device becomes mandatory. Although the agency clarified that users who had already purchased them will be able to continue using them without risk of penalty, the measure had an immediate impact on consumer confidence. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2889\">The models excluded from the official list are <strong>Don Feliz V16IoT<\/strong>,<strong> The Boutique For Your Car V16IoT <\/strong>and<strong> Ikrea V16IoT,<\/strong> manufactured by <em>Ledel Solutions<\/em>, as well as the <strong>Call SOS<\/strong> beacon <strong>model XL-HZ-001-VC<\/strong>, assembled by <em>Ditraimon S.L.<\/em> All of them had passed a first phase of certification and were listed as homologated until they were withdrawn. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/en\/current-news\/v16-beacon-why-non-geolocation-models-will-not-be-legal-in-spain\/?swcfpc=1\">V16 beacon: why non-geolocation models will not be legal in Spain<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3081\">This last-minute exclusion has fueled doubts about the stability of the homologation process and has generated concern among those who had already purchased one of these devices.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3116\"><strong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3116\">Reasons for withdrawal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3419\">As explained by Traffic, the withdrawal of these models<strong> does not respond to technical failures or road safety risks<\/strong>. In most cases, the cause was the expiration of the certificate or the failure to renew it within the deadlines established in accordance with the new administrative criteria. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3755\">In some cases,<strong> the removal was<\/strong> even at<strong> the request of the manufacturers themselves<\/strong>. Even so, the impact on public perception has been notable, as many drivers interpreted the measure as a sign that the removed beacons were not safe or did not fulfill their function, something that the DGT has expressly denied. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3794\"><strong data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3794\">Use permitted, sale prohibited<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"4153\">One of the points that has generated the most confusion is the difference between the use and marketing of these devices. Although the four recalled models can no longer be sold,<strong> their use is still valid<\/strong> for those who purchased them before the exclusion, as long as they keep the connectivity period included in the purchase price active. <\/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=\"4155\" data-end=\"4442\">The DGT has confirmed that <strong>no penalties will be imposed for carrying these beacons<\/strong> as long as they work within this period. However, when the connected V-16 beacon is mandatory, not having any valid device will be grounds for a fine under the General Vehicle Regulations. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4676\">This duality has led many users to keep their proofs of purchase, with a view to possible returns, while others opt directly to purchase a model with current homologation to avoid future problems.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4728\"><strong data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4728\">What is the V-16 beacon connected<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"5058\">The <strong>connected V-16 beacon<\/strong> will definitively replace emergency triangles and light beacons without connectivity. When activated, it emits a flashing light visible in 360 degrees for at least 30 minutes and automatically sends the vehicle&#8217;s location to the DGT 3.0 platform every few minutes. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5305\">This data transmission allows the<strong> incident to appear in real time<\/strong> on roadside information panels and navigation applications, alerting other drivers long before they have visual contact with the stopped vehicle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_136221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-136221\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136220\" src=\"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4FFSRWKR6JCCXHYEUH72VAIKCE.avif\" alt=\"V-16 Beacons\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4FFSRWKR6JCCXHYEUH72VAIKCE.avif 1200w, https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4FFSRWKR6JCCXHYEUH72VAIKCE-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lavozdeibiza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4FFSRWKR6JCCXHYEUH72VAIKCE-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-136221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">V-16 Beacons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"5307\" data-end=\"5483\">The system is battery operated, with a minimum life of 18 months, and is designed to operate even in adverse weather conditions or low visibility.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5485\" data-end=\"5551\"><strong data-start=\"5488\" data-end=\"5551\">DGT&#8217;s objective: to reduce secondary accident rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5798\">The regulatory change responds to a clear objective: to<strong> reduce secondary accidents<\/strong>. Walking on the shoulder to place the emergency triangles poses a high risk of being run over, especially on fast roads or roads with poor visibility. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"6059\">With the V-16 beacon, the driver can <strong>signal the breakdown without getting out of the vehicle<\/strong>, simply by putting his arm out of the window and placing the magnetic device on the roof. This difference, according to the DGT, is key to improving road safety. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6061\" data-end=\"6111\"><strong data-start=\"6064\" data-end=\"6111\">The importance of verifying homologation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6481\">In this context of changes and recalls, the main recommendation is to always check that the connected V-16 beacon <strong>is on the official list of approved devices<\/strong>. It is essential to check the approval code on the product&#8217;s cover and make sure that it is a connected model, as beacons without geolocation will no longer be valid. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6483\" data-end=\"6886\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Although the transition to this digital system is still underway, the last-minute withdrawal of models has highlighted the need for clearer and more accessible communication for drivers. With just a few months to go before the connected V-16 beacon becomes mandatory, certainty remains the most sought-after element in a process that aims precisely to improve road safety. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The withdrawal of several connected V-16 models from the official DGT list, a few days before the regulatory change, has generated doubts among drivers as to which devices are valid and which can continue to be used without penalty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":140190,"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-147552","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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