afontlSince January 1st, Spain will introduce an important change for all drivers. The traditional warning triangles will be no longer accepted, and the new Baliza V16 emergency light will become the only legal way to signal a breakdown on the road. This change comes directly from the DGT, it aims to avoid accidents when drivers get out of the car to place the triangles on the road. Also, the DGT had not introduced a mandatory restriction like this since the COVID-19 lockdown, which shows how significant this new rule is.
According to the DGT, many serious accidents happened each year when people walk on the motorway to put the triangle 50 or 100 meters away. As a result, the Baliza V16 allows drivers to stay inside the car. Now drivers need to place the device on the roof, which makes the situation safer and faster during an emergency.
In addition, the official Baliza V16 devices must be connected to the DGT 3.0 system. This system sends an automatic alert to traffic services and other drivers in the area. Due to this technology, authorities can know the exact location of the breakdown in real time, helping reduce risks for everyone on the road.
The problem with fake Baliza V16 lights
However, one of the biggest problems today is the great amount of fake Baliza V16 lights being sold in shops, online stores, gas stations, and even supermarkets. Many of these devices may look real but do not follow the official technical requirements and are not included in the DGT list of approved products. For this reason, it is essential for drivers to check the model before buying the device.
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This news article complements a video guide that explains how to identify a real and approved Baliza V16 light. This will help drivers avoid tickets and stay well-informed when the new regulation begins on January 1st.
