What Are Traffic Cones Used For

A common sight in construction sites or any other area of roads, Traffic Cones indicate pedestrians and motorists that there is a danger in the vicinity. People working on a roadside location must be protected from traffic, and traffic cones and similar devices are placed around the work area to keep cars away. Motorists also must remain aware of work being performed and stay clear of an area of construction. Conveyors can temporarily disrupt the flow of traffic, which could cause two-lane roads to join.

Traffic cones are commonly found along roads. In sizes ranging between 12 and 36 inches, larger cones are needed to provide more visibility. Cones smaller in size are generally located at street and street level. They are weighed down at the bottom cones; they cover the edges of work areas or other dangers along the road. Cones with larger diameters are typically encountered on freeways and highways because higher visibility is required for these high-speed roads.

If visibility is required, different devices could be added. Traffic barrels with similar bright orange hues or bollards can be placed around the perimeter.

There are many places for traffic cones. If you wander around the city, you might see Road Traffic Cones surrounding an area on the sidewalk or within the building. In these situations, cones can be placed in the vicinity of a hazard or work area on sidewalks or signal that the building's structure or facilities, like an elevator or bathroom, is in disarray.

Although traffic cones are prevalent worldwide, traffic cones used in the United States need to follow guidelines set by the MUTCD. To ensure maximum visibility in all kinds of light, even at night, in dark places, Cones should be fluorescent orange and have at least one reflective strip. Cones without an adjacent reflective strip have to be fitted with reflective strips if they are to be used during nighttime.