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ADAC: Is it permissible to use hazard lights during a breakdown or accident?
If you have a breakdown or are involved in an accident on the open road, you must set up a warning triangle. That's why there must be one ready in every car. While setting it up should be done cautiously and with adequate self-protection, it is not completely without risk.
After all, you are initially approaching the oncoming traffic, which you need to warn, ideally behind a guardrail. And especially on busy roads, in darkness, and in bad weather, it quickly becomes risky. However, those who do not set one up also risk fines and penalty points, the ADAC informs.
A small warning light - an alternative or complement?
Spain has therefore banned the use of warning triangles on highways and expressways for cars registered in Spain starting in 2026. From then on, a special so-called V-16 warning light must be used there.
This is fundamentally possible for cars in this country as well, according to the automobile club with reference to the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO). Vehicles over 3.5 tons, for example, must even carry one.
However, a flashing light in Germany may only be used in addition to and not as a replacement for the warning triangle. It could be used to improve visibility in poor visibility conditions, for instance.
For warning lights to be used in Germany, they must have a type approval from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). These can be identified by a K-mark with a subsequent number and a wave line.
```This is what the new rules mean for tourists in Spain starting in 2026
The new regulation in Spain from January 1, 2026, as mentioned, applies only to highways and expressways. On rural and urban roads, warning triangles can still be used, although the local traffic authorities also recommend the light here.
Again: The ban only applies to vehicles registered in Spain. German drivers, for example, can therefore continue to use a warning triangle in case of breakdowns or accidents in Spain as usual.
However, when renting a car, it should be ensured that the mentioned special light is on board - because foreign tourists must also use it in case of emergency. One should take a look at how it works when picking up the rental car and have it explained if necessary. It is advised to have the small light readily accessible in the interior, such as in the glove compartment.
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