We are going to tell you in which cases it is considered that you do improper use of the V-16 beacon with which they can fine you, as well as the fines that may result. We are also going to clarify the cases in which they are not going to do it.
Because turning on the beacon accidentally or to test it is not the same as doing so in other contexts. In this way, with this information you can have greater peace of mind and avoid the fear of how many tests and checks you can perform safely.
When you can be fined for improper use
Next, we are going to tell you the three cases of misuse for which you can be fined for using the V-16 beacon. In addition to telling you that they are illegal, we will also inform you about the fine they carry. And be careful because there is a case in which the fine can reach 30,000 euros.
- Use it to park wrong: When you activate the beacon to park improperly, such as in double row. It is illegal and can have fines of 200 euros.
- Fake breakdown on the shoulder: If you fake a car breakdown to sleep or to rest on the shoulder. It is illegal and can have fines of 200 euros.
- Fake accident: If you fake an accident, then the misuse is very serious, and the fine can be up to 30,000 euros.
When is it safe to use the beacon
Instead, if you activate the beacon by accident You don’t have to worry, because the DGT and the manufacturers have implemented a margin of 100 seconds from when you activate it until the signal is sent to the cloud.
If you activate it in a garage or off-streetthen you don’t have to worry either. The DGT has intelligent filters that discriminate off-street signals. Come on, if the geolocation of the beacon indicates that it is activated at home or a private garage, for example, the DGT assistant will ignore the signal.
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