Motoring Discussion > V 16 Beacons Spain Miscellaneous
Thread Author: CGNorwich Replies: 5
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 Thu 8 Jan 26 10:14 
 V 16 Beacons Spain - CGNorwich
Use of these beacons which which replace warning triangles in Spain now seem to be compulsory. Anyone who drives in Spain know about them or have one?

road-safety-charter.ec.europa.eu/content/spain-mandate-v-16-emergency-beacons-all-vehicles-2026
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 Thu 8 Jan 26 11:09 
 V 16 Beacons Spain - Biggles aka B_i_G
My understanding is that they are compulsory only for cars registered in Spain.
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 Thu 8 Jan 26 11:20 
 V 16 Beacons Spain - Bromptonaut
If I hire a car in Spain will the beacon be included?
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 Thu 8 Jan 26 11:56 
 V 16 Beacons Spain - Zero
>> If I hire a car in Spain will the beacon be included?
>>

Depends on its first registration date, and if the previous renter had it away or not. To date all the cars I have hired have had the required kit. (warning triangle and first aid kit from memory)
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 Thu 8 Jan 26 19:18 
 V 16 Beacons Spain - Terry
Currently in France en-route to Spain.

My understanding is that the V16 beacon requirement applies only to Spanish registered vehicles.

I believe the reason is the EU - harmonisation of rules means no one country can impose upon the rest unless agreed EU wide. Cars are a particular issue where common standards have been adopted.

Thus if Spain sought to impose their rules upon others compliant in their home nations, this would be seen as a barrier to free movement.
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 Thu 8 Jan 26 19:14 
 V 16 Beacons Spain - El Hombre
Yes, it should be present regardless of the age of the vehicle.
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