In Spain, it becomes mandatory to have a flashing orange light, so-called V16-beacon, in the car. According to the Spanish traffic authorities, Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), the purpose is to reduce the risk of accidents when cars break on the roads.
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Placed on the roof of the car
The lights, which are placed on the roof of the car, should make the car visible in the long run for at least 30 minutes. This is an upgrade from the traditional warning triangle.
The unit also has a digital SIM card that automatically sends the car’s exact position to the rescue service when it is activated. In this way, help can come faster.
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Costs about SEK 570
In order to guarantee the quality, only approved units may be used. A list of manufacturers is available on DGT’s website. The price for a V16-Beacon is about 50 euros, which corresponds to approximately SEK 570. The unit has a life span of up to 12 years and a fully charged battery lasts for 18 months.
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