With summer mobility operations concluding, the Guardia Civil reports high compliance with Spain’s mandatory connected V-16 beacons. We examine how roadside reliance on the devices is cutting pedestrian casualties and feeding real-time hazard data into the DGT 3.0 network.
Spain is strictly enforcing the transition from traditional warning triangles to connected V-16 emergency beacons to protect stranded motorists from the extreme dangers of walking on live motorways.
Holy Week 2026 brings one of the busiest travel periods in Spain, with major congestion expected on roads, full flights between the UK and Spain, and packed trains and ferries. Here’s what you need to know to travel safely and avoid delays.
The “No Entry” and “No Vehicles” signs look similar and are often confused, yet they prohibit very different movements. Misunderstanding them can lead to fines and dangerous situations.
The V-16 was not introduced to modernise road equipment, nor to satisfy technological ambition. It was introduced because people were dying.
N332 Driving in Spain: 2025 Part 2 brings together over 70 road safety articles covering Spanish driving rules, seasonal risks, e-scooters, school travel, and winter driving.