The ongoing chaos surrounding V-16 emergency beacons has intensified. Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has now withdrawn its approval for four specific models of the devices, according to a report from VilaWeb.
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V-16 Beacons Face Mounting Scrutiny
This isn’t the first controversy for the V-16 beacons.
Since their introduction, drivers and motoring organisations have reported issues with reliability and visibility. The DGT’s decision to revoke homologation for four models suggests these concerns are being taken seriously at an official level.
They will likely need to replace their non-compliant beacon with an approved model to avoid potential fines. The specific models withdrawn have not been detailed in the initial reports.The DGT will likely publish a full list.
For many, the shift from triangles to electronic beacons was meant to be a step forward in protecting people at roadside breakdowns. However, the repeated technical and regulatory setbacks are undermining public confidence.
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