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Question 7627

In a passenger car, are you required to carry the V-16 hazard warning light device?

  1. It is not required, but it is recommended.
  2. Yes.
  3. It is only required when driving on roads outside built-up areas.
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Correct answer: Yes.

Yes. Every passenger car registered in Spain must carry a connected V-16 on any type of road, not just roads outside built-up areas. Since January 1, 2026, it has been the only valid advance hazard warning device for these vehicles. In the picture, the driver is placing it on the roof with the light switched on.

Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos · Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos · Real Decreto 159/2021, de 16 de marzo, por el que se regulan los servicios de auxilio en las vías públicas · Instrucción MOV 2025/1: utilización de V-16 en circulación internacional