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V-16 Warning Light Becomes Mandatory: What Mallorca Needs to Know

Mallorca and the New V-16 Warning Light Rule

Mallorca drivers with Spanish plates must carry a DGT-approved V-16 warning light from 2026.

Published: April 22, 2026
V-16 Warning Light Becomes Mandatory: What Mallorca Needs to Know

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Do I need a V-16 warning light in Mallorca from 2026?

If you drive a vehicle registered in Spain, the V-16 warning light becomes mandatory from 1 January 2026 and replaces the warning triangle. The device must be an approved DGT model and is placed on the car roof if the vehicle breaks down. Drivers of foreign-registered cars are not covered by the rule in the same way, which can create confusion on Mallorca’s roads.

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