![]() ![]() When cones are used on freeways and other high-speed highways or at night on all highways, or when more conspicuous guidance is needed, cones shall be a minimum of 700 mm (28 in) in height.įor nighttime use, cones shall be retroreflectorized or equipped with lighting devices for maximum visibility. For daytime and low-speed roadways, cones shall be not less than 450 mm (18 in) in height. Note: If drums, cones, or tubular markers are used to channelize pedestrians, they shall be located such that there are no gaps between the bases of the devices, in order to create a continuous bottom, and the height of each individual drum, cone, or tubular marker shall be no less than 900 mm (36 in) to be detectable to users of long canes.Ĭones shall be predominantly orange and shall be made of a material that can be struck without causing damage to the impacting vehicle. Typically used as hazard markers on freeways and high-speed areas. These cones must have retroreflective bands for better day and night visibility. Typically used as hazard markers on freeways and high-speed areas.ģ6 inch cones, weighing 10lbs, are typically used on high-speed roadways over 45mph per MUTCD guidelines. For nighttime application, cones must have retroreflective bands.Ģ8 inch cones, weighing 10lbs, is the minimum height required for high-speed roadways over 45mph per MUTCD guidelines. These cones are used in non-highway applications such as local streets construction work. These cones are typically used in sports, landscaping, parking areas, and in roadways under 45mph.Ģ8 inch cones, weighing 7lbs, are also know as called metro cones. Our 36" Orange Traffic Cone, Black Base and Reflective Bands (6" & 4") - 10lbs is specially formulated to meet NCHRP 350/MASH requirements, it is MASH accepted and complies with MUTCD standards.ġ8 inch cones, weighing 3lbs, are used on day and low-speed roadways (under 45mph), and is the minimum height required for street usage. Retroreflectorization of cones that are (28 to 36 in) in height shall be provided by a (6 in) wide white band located (3 to 4 in) from the top of the cone and an additional (4 in) wide white band located approximately (2 in) below the (6 in) band.Īlso, cones shall be predominantly orange and shall be made of a material that can be struck without causing damage to the impacting vehicle. Per MUTCD guidelines an 36" Orange Traffic Cone should be used on freeways and other high-speed highways or at night on all highways, or when more conspicuous guidance is needed (≥45 mph) (≥70 km/h). In addition, they help ensure the safety and well-being of workers, pedestrians and motorists. This 36" Orange Traffic Cone is ideal to direct foot traffic, mark off hazardous zones, divide vehicular lanes or delineate short duration maintenance and utility work. Orange Traffic cones are designed to maximize safety and efficiency in roads and workzones.
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