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Are UK-plated cars exempt from Spain’s V16 beacons? What to know weeks before devices are mandatory

Last updated: November 28, 2025 8:15 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: November 28, 2025
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The beacons required to be in all Spanish cars by next year (Source: DGT)
From January 1, 2026, Spain will officially retire the traditional warning triangles for cars who break down. In their place, drivers must use the

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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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