Overview
- The DGT says each V-16 warning light carries a printed expiry date on the box and on the unit, and drivers must check it to ensure the beacon stays valid.
- Spanish law guarantees at least 12 years of built‑in connectivity with the data cost included in the purchase price, so private users pay no extra fees.
- The beacon must work for 30 minutes once switched on and keep enough charge in standby for 18 months, with models using either replaceable AAA cells or a USB‑rechargeable battery.
- More than 100,000 activations were logged by the national traffic portal by February 15, and guidance urges drivers to keep the light within easy reach so they can deploy it without leaving the car.
- Major manufacturers say unclear rules have left many motorists unsure about compliance and they call for sustained public information, a consistent sanctions policy, and a less politicized debate.