V16 emergency light for Spain

[Basa]

Is the v16 emergency light mandatory for Spain?

 

[gus-lopez]

Yes it has been since 2023 for motorhomes

 

[Brianmor]

I'm possibly going next week, is there anything else I should be aware of other than the normal things I carry when I'm in France?

 

[EuroTrotters]

Yes

 

[Basa]

Any recommendations as to which one to buy?

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[Brianmor]

Ive just ordered this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KSFJPIA?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Bill-H]

Yes it has been since 2023 for motorhomes

Is that not just for Spanish registered vehicles?

 

[Al n Val]

afaik it’s becomes mandatory for us to carry one from Jan 1st 2026

I’ve been know to be wrong though so I’ll stand corrected if I am……. again lol

 

[Verteuil Man]

Is that not just for Spanish registered vehicles?

Yes that is correct.

 

[BrochMike]

Ive just ordered this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KSFJPIA?tag=mhf04-21

Should be OK till end of the year, then I think you'll need to buy a new IoT version which connects to DGT with geolocation?

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[David and Sally]

And, are they supposed to have gps location ability?

 

[KevinTuplin]

This is a copy from the N332 Facebook Spanish traffic police forum. A couple of words are obscured but you should be able to see that the V16 vehicle locator rule will only apply to Spanish registered vehicles if your country of origin has its own rules governed by the stated Vienna Convention regulations.

 

[Basa]

Looks like we have to have a gps type?

 

[Riverbankannie]

Looks like we have to have a gps type?

You might as well if intending to travel to Spain after jan 2026 but you don’t need it now.

 

[gus-lopez]

Ive just ordered this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KSFJPIA?tag=mhf04-21

That is only any good until december 31st 2025 as you need geolocation from then on

Is that not just for Spanish registered vehicles?

No it applies to uk vehicles as per the last paragraph in the post #12

And, are they supposed to have gps location ability?

Yes, as from 1st January 2026.Until then the plain flashing one is ok

This is a copy from the N332 Facebook Spanish traffic police forum. A couple of words are obscured but you should be able to see that the V16 vehicle locator rule will only apply to Spanish registered vehicles if your country of origin has its own rules governed by the stated Vienna Convention regulations.



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Read the last paragraph. As the Uk requires no form of triangle or light then the last paragraph indicates that you will need to comply & get a flashing light. It is only if your country uses something that you could use that means you would comply as per the Vienna convention.As the UK requires nothing then it states that you need to get a light.

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[Barriesimpson]

Yes it has been since 2023 for motorhomes

Correct, but you can still use the reflective triangles in a motorhome.

 

[nicholsong]

That is only any good until december 31st 2025 as you need geolocation from then on

No it applies to uk vehicles as per the last paragraph in the post #12

Yes, as from 1st January 2026.Until then the plain flashing one is ok

Read the last paragraph. As the Uk requires no form of triangle or light then the last paragraph indicates that you will need to comply & get a flashing light. It is only if your country uses something that you could use that means you would comply as per the Vienna convention.As the UK requires nothing then it states that you need to get a light.

Richard

I think that paragraph can be read two ways because of the 'or' word.

It could be read that if the country of registration does not subscribe to the Vienna Convention then it is needed. There are not many countries not subscribing to the Convention.

 

[gus-lopez]

Richard

I think that paragraph can be read two ways because of the 'or' word.

It could be read that if the country of registration does not subscribe to the Vienna Convention then it is needed. There are not many countries not subscribing to the Convention.

I thought that to start with but it says
" if your country does not use such devices," which the UK doesn't
" or does not subscribe to the vienna convention" " which the UK does
If either of the above applies then you need to buy one.
The first applies to the UK

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Apparently the AlertCops app can be used in conjunction with the non-connected V16 beacons. Non-connected beacons are quite cheap and you should be able to buy them close to the border if you don’t buy them from Amazon before you go.
AliExpress is very cheap, but allow a couple of weeks for delivery.

 

[nicholsong]

I thought that to start with but it says
" if your country does not use such devices," which the UK doesn't
" or does not subscribe to the vienna convention" " which the UK does
If either of the above applies then you need to buy one.
The first applies to the UK

'Devices' includes triangles, but I had forgotten that UK does not require them, since I have always carried them to comply with many continental countries.

So, on that basis I concur with you, 'My learned friend'

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[peterc10]

As I understand it this is designed to be magnetically fixed to the roof of the vehicle and automatically switched on when it is placed on the roof.

But my roof is GRP so it won't work, and I cannot reach up 3m to put it on the roof.

Or have I got it wrong?

 

[Barriesimpson]

As I understand it this is designed to be magnetically fixed to the roof of the vehicle and automatically switched on when it is placed on the roof.

But my roof is GRP so it won't work, and I cannot reach up 3m to put it on the roof.

Or have I got it wrong?

They are just starting to manufacture new models with a sucker so it can be attached to the roof or screen and with a push button switch.

 

[Howard B]

As I understand it this is designed to be magnetically fixed to the roof of the vehicle and automatically switched on when it is placed on the roof.

But my roof is GRP so it won't work, and I cannot reach up 3m to put it on the roof.

Or have I got it wrong?

The two i bought from Ali Express work without being attached to anything.