Will this become law in France in rhe future?
Looks like we need to buy one for our next camping car trip to Spain.
DÚs 2026, il sera obligatoire de posséder dans son véhicule un V-16, un petit gyrophare pour circuler en Espagne. Il doit remplacer le triangle de présignalisation, considéré comme trop dangereux pour les automobilistes
More research confirms that the new law will apply from 2026 for all vehicles including camping cars so plenty of time yet.
Did you know that it is currently obligatory to carry 2 warning triangles when driving in Spain.
I should get a couple of blue ones as well - you get through traffic much quicker.
ETA: I wonder if breakdown triangles are compulsory in Bermuda?
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The Spanish minister for transport must have a relation that manufactures them. Still, Iâd say there isnât a snowballâs chance in hell of your average Spanish motorist paying any attention. The tourists will probably comply though.
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That wonât be at all confusing to folks from countries where rotating amber beacon means roadworks vehicle, bin lorry or tractor.
Stella
16 January 2025 10:29
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Nope⊠itâs pretty well understood that any such âflashing lightâ is there to make drivers aware there is âsomething to be careful ofââŠ
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Adam1
16 January 2025 11:09
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Leads me onto a question: is there a law that restricts camping cars to 70kph, or are they mechanically governed thus?
If under 3500kg same speed limit as a car.
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b33jay
16 January 2025 11:40
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Itâs necessary to carry three triangles when towing in France
One at each end of a detached trailer and a third for the now solo car.
Adam1
16 January 2025 14:57
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I was being extremely sarcastic but forgot the emojiâŠ
plod
16 January 2025 18:03
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We are in Spain at the moment and I expect they will become advisory rather than mandatory just like the speed limits are for the locals!
Had a glance at V-16s this morning and noticed that prices vary enormously, but the cheaper ones donât appear to have the automatic GPS function.
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nearly lost out on a canadian driving test question âŠ
Blue flashing light? What vehicle is using a blue flashing light?
Right - in Canada its a snowplough and you better get out of the way!
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Iâve carried one for many years in my camper, far more effective than a warning triangle or just using your hazard warning lights. Common sense really.
Stella
18 January 2025 07:58
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sorry I donât know how to share/link another thread to this, so here goesâŠ
Corona
18 January 2025 08:22
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Sorry Stella, I thought this thread was about a remake of a 1980â s. Tv show about a ferry to Gothenburg.
https://images.app.goo.gl/RAGwHNoyaNNbBLt59
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I first thought it was about some Spanish drug cartel
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Mark
17 January 2025 17:15
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I think itâs a good idea, bit more obvious than the flimsy warning triangles.
Corona
17 January 2025 17:36
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Maybe but my thought was there are already hazzard lights via 4 way indicators as well.
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