The emergency triangles to signal a fault or a road collision have the days counted. From January 1, 2026, the use of emergency lights connected will be mandatory.
This new device aims to improve road safety and prevent drivers from getting off the vehicle to place signaling, thus reducing the risk of road abuses.
In addition, these light beacons, which are placed on the roof of the car from the window, They will be connected to the DGT 3.0 platform, which allows real -time alert on incidents on the road.
Emergency light price V16
Physical stores and online platforms already have them for sale and their prices vary, depending on trade.
A study by the organization of consumers and users reveals that The lights VI6 approved, on average, between 40 and 50 euros, although one can find for 35 euros. The OCU warns that lower prices is distrusted because it is possible that it does not meet the requirements of the DGT.
The association has found many models, both in online and physical stores, but Those that will serve from 2026 cost between 33 and 90 euros, although the great majority are in the range of 45-55 euros.
Stores such as Norauto, El Corte Inglés, PC Components or Amazon distribute homologated products of different brands, such as Helpflash, Carlite Gqu or Flashled. Although, in some cases, the technical characteristics should be consulted to ensure that they had the required connectivity, according to the OCU.
Cheap models and fines
However, On web pages such as Aliexpress or Amazon and in some hypermarkets you can buy the cheapest V16 lights. Its external appearance is similar to that of the approved lights, and the ads can show them as V16, approved by the DGT and approved, but at no time does nothing appear of the key elements as a connection with the DGT 3.0, geolocation, IoT, SIM card valid for 12 years or more.
These cheap lights must make us suspect because not all meet the requirements approved by the General Directorate of Traffic and could carry a fine.
Before this problem, the OCU advises before acquiring a V16 beacon. Check that the model is included in the list of homologated devices offered by the DGT website and encourages distrust of the cheapest models
Thus, the Organization of Consumers and Users has warned that some of the new emergency signage luminous beacons that market large online platforms are not approved in accordance with the Annex of Royal Decree 2822/1998.
“They are outdated models and since next year its use could be sanctioned with 80 euros of a fine; In addition to supposing a risk to the driver in lacking basic functions such as geolocation or automatic connection with the DGT. “
Technical characteristics of approved V16 lights
According to the Royal Decree for VIs to be approved, they must have these characteristics:
– They must be visible at a minimum distance of 1 kilometer.
– The visibility will be 360º horizontally and at least 8th in vertical.
– They will emit an auto yellow light (such as cars’s flashing), which must be intermittent or flashed.
– You must send the position every 100 seconds when activated.
– Communication technology will be via 4G/5G network.
– The device must have integrated connectivity within its housing (it does not work, for example, use a mobile phone to transmit the signal).
– The device of the device must be kept active for at least 12 years.
– The batteries or batteries that feed will have an autonomy of 18 months in stand-by, at least.
– When it is in operation, autonomy must be at least 30 minutes.
– Rechargeable batteries can be used whenever they can be recharged inside the vehicle itself.
– IP54 or higher protection against dust entrance and water splashing.