From 1 January 2026, it will be mandatory for most vehicles to carry the V16 emergency light, which replaces the warning triangles. At the moment, during the transition period, you can use either. From that date, only the connected lights will be permitted.
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More specifically, passenger cars, buses, mixed vehicles and vehicles used for the transport of goods must carry this luminous beacon which, in the event of an incident on the road, will allow them to be visible both physically and virtually to other road users in a safe manner.
As motorcycles are not mentioned, is it necessary for them to carry the V16 light?
The answer is no. Bikers are not required by law to carry this device. That said, they are small and easy to carry, and so it is recommended. Due to their size, triangles were never an option for motorcyclists. However, the V16 light, due to its compact design and low weight, can be carried in a backpack. In addition, its magnetic surface allows it to be placed on various parts of the motorcycle.
Connectivity that can save lives
The reason for the connectivity that the V16 light has is that when it connects, it sends a notification to the DGT traffic control centre indicating the exact location of the vehicle. Thus, the DGT 3.0 Platform allows you to share your location with the rest of the road users. In this way, drivers will be able to have information in advance about any incident along their journey, a notification that will not only appear on the variable information panels on the different roads but will also be in the mobility applications on their phones.
It is also important to note that the mandatory use of the V16 also means that the light itself has to have gone through a testing process, and so only those lights certified and approved by the DGT can be used.
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