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Whether you need to control crowds, manage traffic, or prevent unauthorised access to restricted areas, a selection of versatile cones can help you get the job done.
At SMI, our range includes large and small traffic cones that can cover your every need.
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You can buy safety cones, posts and barriers online right here at SMI!
Our range includes traffic cones, as well as skipper road cones that are compatible with retractable barrier systems.
Yes! Traffic cones are enforceable if they’ve been put in place by an authorised body, like the police force, a local council, or National Highways.
However, it’s illegal for a private individual to place them on a public highway without authorisation, for instance, to reserve a parking spot.
This is considered an obstruction of the highway and could result in a fine.
Road traffic cones are usually made from plastic or rubber.
These materials allow traffic cones to withstand harsh weather and maintain their shape if hit.
Safety cones are usually used to:
Cones are often brightly coloured with reflective collars to make them highly visible, even in low-light conditions.
In this way, they can help to draw attention to hazards and create visible barriers, preventing accidents – whether on busy industrial sites like factories and warehouses, or on public roads.
Road signs and traffic cones have to comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
However, traffic cones also have to comply with the British Standard EN 13422, which lays out size, shape, reflectivity and durability requirements.
