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Do connected V16 beacons work without cellular coverage? Myths and truths
With the arrival of mandatory connected V16 beacons in 2026, many questions have arisen about their operation. One of the most common is:
What happens if there's no mobile coverage? Does the bea...
Advertising displays for V16 beacons mandatory from 2026
Advertising displays for V16 beacons mandatory from 2026
Starting in January 2026, connected V16 beacons will be mandatory in Spain, permanently replacing emergency triangles. 🚨 This represents a...
What coverage do you need for a connected V16 beacon? All about NB-IoT and LTE-M networks in Spain
Starting January 1, 2026 , connected V16 beacons will be mandatory in all vehicles in Spain. But a flashing light isn't enough: they must transmit their location to the DGT 3.0 platform in case ...
Vodafone and NB-IoT connectivity: why it's key for your V16 beacon in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026 , all V16 beacons must be connected and approved to send their location to the DGT 3.0 platform in case of emergency. To achieve this, the technology they use makes all ...
Learn about European legislation on V16 beacons and the transition from triangles.
Learn about European legislation on V16 beacons and the transition from triangles.
For several years now, road safety in Europe has taken important steps toward modernization. One of the most si...
Which carrier offers the best coverage for connected V16 beacons? Comparison between Vodafone, Movistar, and Orange
With the arrival of connected V16 beacons , IoT network coverage and reliability have become key factors. These beacons send their GPS location to the DGT 3.0 platform in case of emergency , and t...
Hero Driver LED: connected, geolocated and approved V16 beacon with Vodafone technology
Hero Driver LED is a new generation V16 beacon, designed to meet all the requirements of the DGT regulations for 2026. It combines LED visibility, IoT connectivity and ease of use in a compact, ...
Differences between an approved V16 beacon with geolocation and a V16 beacon without geolocation
Differences between an approved V16 beacon with geolocation and a V16 beacon without geolocation
Since 2021, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has promoted the use of V16 beacons as a saf...
How to install and activate a properly connected V16 beacon
Connected V16 hazard warning lights will be mandatory on all vehicles in Spain starting January 1, 2026. But beyond having an approved hazard warning light, it's equally important to know how to...
