Heads up on warning triangles abroad.

[Jeff]

The Spanish Traffic Department, DGT, has reminded drivers of the use of the V-16 emergency light, which will gradually replace triangles by 2024.

[Jeff]

Once it is mandatory, failing to carry the new V-16 beacon will lead to a fine.

The reason for the change is that while triangles present a danger for the driver and others because of having to get out of the car to put them in place, the V-16 hazard light can simply be put on top of the car without even getting out. In the event of an accident, all drivers will have to do is reach out of the window to put the light on the car roof, and as they are magnetic, it will stay in place. The 60-degree light will have a parabolic reflector and be visible from approximately one kilometre, although this may be lower in bad weather. They will also come with Bluetooth technology which will allow users to connect them to a mobile, in order to send a request for roadside assistance when it is activated.

Not a lot of good for convertibles!

[garyf]

Fat chance of going abroad by 2024

[wilf]

So, what was the point of hazard warning flashers then?

[fussydave]

Not much good if you are around a bend, you would still have to leave the car to place it.

[MandM]

Do the Spanish make them, bit like the breathalizer and the French