AUGC Warns About the Risks of Replacing Emergency Triangles with V-16 Lights
The Unified Association of Civil Guards has expressed deep concern about the possible disappearance of the traditional hazard warning triangles, which could be completely replaced by the new V-16 luminous device. 🚨
Critical Visibility Problems on Complex Roads
Road safety experts highlight that V-16 technology has serious limitations on sections with complicated geometry, where early hazard detection is crucial to prevent chain collisions. The association points out that on roads with sharp curves or pronounced changes in gradient, the effectiveness of luminous signaling is considerably reduced.
Identified Technical Deficiencies:- Insufficient visibility on sharp curves where other drivers cannot detect the light in time
- Reduced effectiveness under conditions of high ambient brightness during the day
- Detection problems on roads with sudden elevation changes that hide the luminous signal
"Sometimes, it seems that advancing in technology means regressing in common sense, as if a magic light could solve all the problems of the road, even when it turns off just when you need it most."
Technical and Operational Limitations of the V-16
The device's limited autonomy, estimated at approximately 60 minutes, represents another critical point according to the AUGC. In prolonged emergency situations, such as waiting for tow trucks in remote areas or multiple accidents, the battery can run out, leaving the vehicle without any signaling.
Identified Reliability Problems:- Insufficient autonomy for prolonged roadside emergencies
- Decrease in luminous intensity on very sunny days
- Lack of adaptation to the orographic diversity of Spanish roads
The Importance of Maintaining Both Signaling Options
The AUGC advocates for a complementary approach that maintains both reflective triangles and the V-16 light, allowing drivers to choose the most suitable system according to the specific conditions of each incident. Triangles, by being able to be placed at a greater distance from the vehicle, offer an earlier and more reliable warning in reduced visibility scenarios, especially in rural and mountainous areas where current technology shows its most evident limitations. 🛣️