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The safety fears of V16 beacons in Spain: Pirate tow trucks, criminal gangs and more

The flashing devices replace the traditional warning triangles that drivers used to have to place 50 metres behind their car in the event of an accident.

Laurence Dollimore
The widely-criticised V16 beacons have been mandatory for drivers in Spain since the first day of 2026. The flashing devices replace the tradition

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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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