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Drivers in Spain MUST have these flashing beacons by next year – all you need to know

The radars are currently being sold by multiple big tech firms, including Movistar and Vodafone, and in stores like Mediamarkt.

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The beacons required to be in all Spanish cars by next year (Source: DGT)
Warning triangles used to signal accidents or breakdowns on the road will soon be a thing of the past in Spain. From January 1, 2026, the only legal emergency warning device will be the V-16 beacon - a compact, high-visibility, connected light.

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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