It’s just scaremongering again. You must not use a phone if you have a pacemaker etc.

I have a pacemaker and recently had an MRI scan. I didn’t explode in the scanner.

I’m certainly not worried about something no more magnetic than a decent fridge magnet!

Spot on !

How stupid or desperate must people be to cause 100's€ of damage to steal a 30€ item to sell for what 10€?

https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/1...ber-of-thefts/

Ridiculous. Makes you wonder if your window would be in smithereens if you left a 5 Euro note on the seat...

Costs the thief nothing and he's €10 up.

The fines have started...

https://spanishnewstoday.com/first_f...0262035-a.html

Down to 27€ on amazon....

Interesting. I read an article yesterday that because the EU has not approved the use of the V16 (Spain didn't get approval before implementing the law), the legislation can be challenged and you will (likely as not) win.

AI says (I am not claiming its right...because I have no idea)

'No, not every new law in Spain requires approval from the European Union. Spain is a sovereign state that passes the majority of its domestic legislation autonomously. EU approval or alignment is generally only necessary for laws impacting EU-wide regulations, directives, or single market policies.

Key details:

• National Sovereignty: Spain passes laws (e.g., in housing, education, or criminal law) that do not need EU oversight.
• EU Alignment: Laws affecting trade, agriculture, immigration, or data protection must adhere to EU directives.
• Legal Review: The EU can review Spanish laws to ensure they do not violate European treaties, but they do not pre-approve every piece of local legislation.
• Examples: Changes in Spanish rental laws for 2025 or immigration reforms are driven by Spanish policy needs.'

Given I have read (sorry cant find links) that EU wants Spain to reduce road deaths - and this is all part of Spain's plan - I would think EU would back the V16. But again I know nothing...

According to this, the EU's concern is if the baliza's technical requirements constitute a restriction of trade in the single market (by being a device that favours Spanish manufacturers over other EU manufacturers).

But they are 90% Chinese manufactured!

Every EU country should be equally able to put the sticker on the box!

OK and the next problem with V16s is...

https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/3...-across-spain/

It's not being used!

https://spanishnewstoday.com/spain_3...0267959-a.html

My wife has had to regularly drive some distances at night along rural roads. She is not happy (and I agree) that if using the V16 means her location can be seen (seen meaning location, not meaning physically seen) by anyone, she'd prefer not to use it.
I know that there is no details of anything other than there is a vehicle at the place broken down/accident, but nevertheless, she admits she would feel quite vulnerable.
She still has on older unconnected one in the car and would accidentally use that one instead.

Looks like this whole issue is a problem

https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/1...r-sales-crash/