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Motorhome driver fined 200 euros for emergency beacon violation

17.03.2026 18:35 1 min 1 source
La Nueva España SPA
Motorhome driver fined 200 euros for emergency beacon violation
Original source: La Nueva España

Spanish traffic police have intensified controls on motorhomes ahead of the Easter holidays. A driver was fined 200 euros for not wearing a reflective vest while using the V-16 emergency beacon, with the penalty for not using the beacon itself being 80 euros. The DGT has also updated its regulations, specifying the technical inspection frequency for motorhomes and camper vans.

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Motorhome driver fined 200 euros for emergency beacon violation

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