What should you take with you in the car in Spain?

It is required to have at least one warning triangle in your car, except for cars with a Spanish licence plate which must have two. The use of a warning triangle is mandatory only when your car is stationary outside built-up areas in a location where it is prohibited and creates an obstacle to other traffic.

To place the warning triangle, position it at least 50 metres behind your car in a way that it is visible from 100 metres. If you are driving on a road with two-way traffic, you may need to place a second warning triangle at least 50 metres in front of your car. However, this is only mandatory for rental cars or cars with a Spanish licence plate.

As of July 1, 2021, it is allowed to carry a V-16 flashing light, specially approved in Spain, instead of a warning triangle. In case of a breakdown or accident, you should place the orange flashing light on the roof of the car from the door window. From January 1, 2026, the V-16 flashing light will become mandatory, and warning triangles will no longer be allowed.

Note: that if it is not possible or too dangerous to place a warning triangle due to heavy traffic, you are not required to do so.