With the arrival of the DGT 3.0 regulations , connected V16 beacons have become mandatory for road safety starting January 1, 2026. However, not all models offer the same guarantees of use over the years. One of the most common questions is: what happens when the beacon's data runs out?
The problem of many connected beacons
There are models on the market that include a very limited data plan, designed only for the first few years of use. Once the data plan is exhausted, the user would have to renew the connection, or the beacon would stop communicating with the DGT, violating regulations and losing its primary function.
This means that if you buy a beacon with low transmission capacity or without a long-term data plan, you run the risk that in a few years it will no longer be useful for what really matters: alerting the DGT in case of an emergency.
Hero Driver LED: guaranteed connectivity until 2040
The Hero Driver LED has been designed to avoid this problem. It includes an exclusive data plan with Vodafone that covers the beacon until 2040, with no fees, renewals, or extra costs for the user.
Thanks to the efficiency of its communication system, each activation consumes a minimal amount of data, allowing for hundreds of thousands of uses throughout the device's lifespan. In practice, the user has such a large capacity that they won't have to worry about losing connection.
Efficient and intelligent use
In addition to its extensive data coverage, the Hero Driver LED incorporates intelligent management software:
- Location detection: If the beacon detects that you are more than 5 meters from a road, it interprets this as not a roadside emergency and does not send a signal to the DGT.
- Protection against incorrect transmissions: Data transmission to the DGT is delayed by 100 seconds after activation, preventing incorrect positions while the driver positions the beacon.
- Privacy guaranteed: the data sent is completely anonymous, complying with data protection regulations.
Advantages over other models
When you compare a Hero Driver LED beacon with other models, the differences are clear:
- Data plan up to and including 2040 , compared to others that only cover a few years.
- No fees or renewals for the user.
- Virtually unlimited activation capacity , preventing data from running out prematurely.
- Intelligent detection to avoid false alerts and optimize resources.
- Direct connection to the DGT 3.0 with Vodafone NB-IoT technology.
Security and peace of mind for a lifetime
The purpose of a connected V16 beacon isn't just to comply with the law, but also to protect you and other road users. With the Hero Driver LED, you know you can use it as many times as needed throughout its lifespan, with the peace of mind that it's always connected and ready to act.
Don't risk your beacon stopping working in a few years due to a lack of data. Choose a model that offers real guarantees , not just for today, but for as long as regulations require.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a reliable, durable, and guaranteed coverage V16 beacon for decades, the Hero Driver LED is the safest choice. Connectivity included until 2040, smart technology, and a data plan that allows hundreds of thousands of activations—all so you'll never be left without a signal when it matters most.
Hero Driver LED : your connected beacon for today, tomorrow, and many years to come.
