The prices of the V16 beacons approved with geolocation that will be mandatory for all cars in 2026

The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) As of January 1, 2026, all drivers of motor vehicles, with the exception of motorcycles and mopeds, will be required to include among their safety elements approved V16 beacons with geolocation to replace the emergency triangles.

“With the purpose of advancing in the field of road safety and accident reduction, the V16 device was born, which is called to replace the traditional danger pre-signaling triangles. It is a small yellow beacon that is equipped with connectivity and is capable of emitting a 360º high intensity light intermittently and continue for at least 30 minutes. It incorporates a cell or battery with a useful life of a minimum of 18 months, regardless of whether it is rechargeable or not,” the DGT explains on its website.

Traffic details that the device must be carried in the glove compartment of the car to be able to activate it in a matter of seconds in the event of an accident, preferably placing it on the roof of the vehicle. “At that moment, in addition to emitting the warning light signal, will connect to the DGT 3.0 platform to transmit your location in real time and notify other road users of the situation,” he says.

It is clear that drivers will have to make an economic outlay to adapt to the new government regulations. According to the Idealo price comparator, one of the most prominent in Europe, the cost of V16 emergency lights varies depending on the model and its characteristics, but the price of a beacon with acceptable features would be between 25 and 60 euros approximately in different marketplaces like AMazon, Miravia or AliExpress. There is also the possibility of purchasing boxes with several units, thus reducing the price per item a little further.

There are also companies like Movistar that have launched the commercialization of V16 emergency lights. Currently, The price of this Fase Light beacon is around 50 eurosa medium-high cost compared to the rest of the options on the market, but the product It has some special features, such as NB-IoT connectivity, which provides coverage in areas where the signal is low and which has been developed by Telefónica Tech.

Some of the most recognized brands on the market are Help Flash loT, iWotto Light, LED Flash, T-912, V16loT or GEO BlueShield 49. These devices can be obtained directly from the websites of these official brands, as is the case with the GEO BlueShield 49what does it cost 49.99 euros.

They facilitate signaling without risk

V16 lights make signaling easy of an emergency without putting the safety of the driver who has suffered an accident at risk. Simply turn it on and place it on the roof of the vehicle. It is about a simple, immediate and much more effective alertas well as safer and connected to emergency services.

On the other hand, the placement of the triangle carries the risk of having to get out of the vehicle, something that the driver has to assume to inform the rest of the cars that it has suffered a problem. This is because the driver abandons the car and walk 50 meters forward and 50 meters backward to place two triangles on two-way roads, for example. In the case of highways, they must be located a distance of 50 and 100 metersrespectively, from the rear of the vehicle.