V16 emergency light
From the first day of the year, Spain abandoned triangles on the road, to signal an accident or breakdown, and the V16 emergency light became mandatory.
In Spain, the use of emergency warning lights V16 is now mandatory.
This mechanism replaces the traditional warning triangles, but wait… the law only applies to local drivers.
That is, a resident in Portugal (or from anywhere in the world) who goes by car to Spain and has a problem with the vehicle he can continue to use the triangleas the vehicle is registered in another country.
However, this guidance is only for tourists with cars registered abroad. You foreigners residing in Spain need to make the transition.
In any case, for those who drive frequently in Spain, purchasing a light V16 may be a more practical and safe option.
What is the V16 light?
The V16 device is a small yellow LED lightequipped with geolocation technology, which is capable of emitting a high intensity 360ºintermittently and continuously, at a notable distance, for 30 minutes.
With a battery life of up to 18 months, the device contains several magnets, which ensure that it can be easily placed on the roofsafely from inside the car — and won’t be blown away by the wind.
According to the Real Automobile Club of Spain (RACE), the light works in extreme temperatures, ranging from -10°C to 50°C.
Such devices were created to increase road safetypreventing drivers from having to leave the vehicle to signal a breakdown or accident.
Spain is the first country to make the use of this device mandatory.
Some criticisms
However, the Unified Civil Guard Police Association of Spain has criticized the effectiveness of these new lights, claiming that they are not useful on roads with a high number of traffic. curvesas approaching drivers do not receive the advance warning that a triangle provides.
Furthermore, they emphasize that the V-16 lights are not bright enough or visible enough during daytime hours — rendering them useless.
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