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traffic cone is a plastic cone-shaped marker used to temporarily divert or separate traffic on a road, footpath or highway. They can be used for a wide range of applications, including temporary traffic redirection during road construction projects or following accidents.
They are also commonly used to mark areas of a road that have been closed to traffic, or to denote hazardous conditions on public property. They are usually fitted with a retroreflective sleeve to increase their visibility, and they may also have flashing lights for night time use.
Typical traffic cones are fluorescent orange, but they can also be painted with a different color to suit the context of their use. These include yellow, red and pink, and in some countries a range of other colors are used depending on the area where they are used.
A traffic cone with inbuilt technology is used to disseminate information about short-term disturbances on the road, such as mowing work, accidents or unplanned construction sites to drivers in a timely manner and automatically, without distracting vehicles. The cone uses numerous sensors to determine its position and communicates this data with a control center or directly to other vehicles in the vicinity via automotive WLAN.
The Cone is available in a variety of sizes to meet any need, with weighted bases to prevent them from blowing away during use. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and can be mounted to a fence or other flexible products.