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Using a V-16 Light Safely During a Breakdown in Mallorca

Mallorca drivers should place the V-16 warning light carefully and avoid close contact if anyone has a pacemaker or defibrillator.

Published: April 22, 2026
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How should drivers in Mallorca use a V-16 light safely during a breakdown?

The light is meant to make a stopped vehicle visible without forcing people to walk into traffic. It should be placed where it can be seen clearly, but not handled in a way that puts anyone at risk, especially if someone in the car has a cardiac implant. If there is any doubt, roadside assistance should be called first and people should stay safely inside the vehicle if possible.

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