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According to data provided by PF Seguridad Vial, Spain is the first European country to implement the mandatory use of connected v16 beacons. On January 1, 2026, all cars traveling through Spanish territory must carry a v16 beacon connected to the general traffic platform to comply with traffic regulations.
The V16 beacons were protagonists in the Meeting of the High Level Group on Road Safety of the European Commission, in which the general traffic and road safety authorities were present. Various topics were discussed at the meeting, emphasizing community legislative initiatives and the state of road safety in the countries of the European Union. A very important point for this working group was the presentation by Jorge Ordás on the Spanish initiative of the V16 connected beacon. It is important to note that Spain is a pioneer in road safety, implementing the mandatory use of these beacons that can officially replace the current triangles of emergency. With the entry into force of the Royal Decree on Roadside Assistance, it is allowed to replace the traditional triangles with a V-16 light. The v16 beacon is a signaling element that is placed on the roof of the vehicle and that emits a visible light signal up to a kilometer away, performing the same function, but with greater safety, than the classic warning triangles. Thanks to the new V16 sign, the risks of being run over when putting up the triangles are reduced and visibility for other drivers is improved. In addition, it is estimated that almost 40% of the breakdowns that immobilize a vehicle on the road are of electrical origin, with which on many occasions the safety indicators do not work, so getting out of the car to place the triangles a few meters before of the vehicle represents a high-risk operation. To avoid all these risk situations, the V16 connected emergency beacon will become mandatory as of January 1, 2026. However, from this moment and until said regulations, several emergency devices will coexist, so the emergency triangles as well as the connected and non-connected V16 beacon can be used interchangeably. However, taking into account the large number of advantages offered by this innovative accident prevention system and the great step towards road safety that the use of these devices entails, it is estimated that Spanish drivers will begin to use these connected beacons much before the mandatory use date. Although the general traffic institution has not yet announced through its website which are the authorized beacons, there are already very innovative models on the market that will be released soon, such as the PF Led ONE v16 connected beacon. , available under reservation through the website of its manufacturer Erum Vial. What are the main features of the connected beacon v16? This emergency signal works through NBIoT technology. It has an LED that emits a 360-degree flashing light that is visible up to a kilometer away in all directions. The PF Led One beacon works with an interchangeable 9V battery, which provides autonomy, during use, of more than 2 hours. On the other hand, PF Led One v16 connected, is small and compact, so it can be stored in any place in the car, such as in the glove box. In addition, it has an IP54 protection system that allows its use under adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow or fog. When is beacon v16 connected used? In addition to its rapid placement, the PF LED ONE V16 beacon has a connection to the general traffic and geolocation platform. In the event of a breakdown or accident, it will send a distress signal to the relevant authorities who, in turn, will inform the rest of the drivers on the road and the emergency services, informing them of the location of the vehicle. The activation of this device depends on the model to be used, but in the case of the connected PF Led One v16 beacon, it can be activated with a simple turn of the housing. Once lit, the car window is opened and placed on the roof. At the same time that the light comes on, connectivity is activated, informing the relevant authorities of the location of the car, in order to notify roadside assistance systems, and inform other drivers through information panels. In conclusion, in the year 2026 all Spanish cars must have the V16 connected beacon, but there are already many drivers willing to acquire the V16 connected beacon to be part of this transition that provides greater safety and less risk on the road.
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