Traffic Cone Types

Common types include standard road cones, weighted-base cones, collapsible cones, reflective cones, and mini cones.

Weighted-base cones have a heavy rubber or PVC base to improve stability and wind resistance, ideal for highways.

Collapsible cones fold flat for easy storage and are mainly used for emergencies or temporary indoor setups.

Reflective cones have bands of reflective material for night-time and low-light visibility, mandatory for roadworks.

Mini cones are smaller cones typically under 500mm, used for indoor events, sports, and private parking management.

A standard road cone is 750mm or 1000mm tall, with orange color and reflective collars, used for UK highway and street work.

Yes. Airports sometimes use taller, brightly colored cones for runway and service road management.

Yes. Motorway cones are often 1000mm tall with heavy weighted bases to endure high-speed wind drafts from vehicles.

Yes. Some models include LED lighting for enhanced visibility during night operations or poor weather conditions.

Two-piece cones have a separate base and body, making them easier to transport and often more durable over time.

Weighted-base cones are the best choice for high-wind environments like motorways and open areas.

Lightweight mini or collapsible cones are ideal for quick setup and takedown at temporary events.

No. Collapsible cones are only suitable for emergencies, not for permanent or high-speed highway use.

Yes, but they are heavier and may be excessive for simple indoor hazard marking.

Standard weighted 750mm or 1000mm reflective cones are best for construction zones to meet safety regulations.

Yes. Standard cones work well, but mini cones are often more convenient for private parking management.

Yes. Some traffic cones use recycled PVC for the base and body to reduce environmental impact.

Yes. Flexible cones bend on impact without cracking, ideal for high-risk or temporary setups.

Blue cones are typically used to mark areas where overhead hazards exist, such as cranes or scaffolding work.

Some collapsible cones have weighted bases or are designed to be sandbagged for extra stability.

Choose based on usage: roadworks need weighted cones, events may use collapsible ones, and parking can use mini cones.

Yes. Heavier cones require more effort but offer superior stability, especially on busy roads.

Yes, but collapsible cones are often preferred for car breakdown kits because they save space.

Weighted reflective cones are best for creating temporary diversion routes and ensuring driver compliance.

Yes. Many cones are designed to be linked together with barrier chains for creating controlled access zones.

Yes. Lightweight mini cones are often used in school grounds for playground safety and traffic control during drop-offs.

Yes. Some two-piece cones allow the base to be replaced separately if it becomes damaged or worn.

LED cones are legal as supplementary aids but must not replace the required reflective bands under UK road safety rules.

Yes. Compact collapsible cones are ideal for car safety kits in case of roadside emergencies.

Yes. Airport cones are often taller, brightly colored, and sometimes fitted with lights for maximum runway safety.

Yes. Mini cones or lightweight cones are suitable for indoor hazard marking or crowd control.