Warning triangles have been mandatory in Spain since 1999, and are now being replaced by flashing warning lights which can be used in the event of an emergency, which will become the norm from 1 January 2026. During this transition period, you may use either. However, the DGT has published an update whereas from July …
Warning triangles have been in use in Spain for a number of years now, but they are being phased out, to be replaced by flashing emergency warning lights, known officially as the V16 beacon. Tragically, far too many people have been killed on the roads whilst carrying out the protective action of placing warning triangles, …
By Andrew Atkinson
Obligatory warning triangles for drivers in Spain used in case of a breakdown are being phased out and replaced with flashing emergency...