Editing Traffic cone (section)

{{Short description|Cone-shaped marker used for traffic management}}
[[Image:Cones.jpg|thumb|right|Traffic cones are usually used to divert traffic. The reflective sleeves are for nighttime visibility; the [[:wikt:boss#Etymology 2|bosses]] at the top ease handling and can be used for attaching [[caution tape]].]]

'''Traffic cones''', also called '''pylons''', '''witches' hats''',<ref>{{cite news|last1=McInerney|first1=Matthew|title=Footballer gets 15-year ban for witch's hat attack|url=https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/northern-united-footballer-suspended-15-years/2326925/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625091315/https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/northern-united-footballer-suspended-15-years/2326925/|archive-date=25 June 2017|access-date=30 August 2017|work=[[The Toowoomba Chronicle|The Chronicle]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|date=22 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Parish|first1=Rebecca|title=No agencies own up as Killara locals search for witches hats owner|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/no-agencies-own-up-as-killara-locals-search-for-witches-hats-owner/news-story/eab2fc594730812ba96c45a820a0fa7e|access-date=30 August 2017|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|publisher=[[News Corp Australia]]|date=6 April 2017}}</ref> '''road cones''', '''highway cones''', '''safety cones''', '''caution cones''', '''channelizing devices''',<ref>{{cite web|title=FHWA – MUTCD – 2003 Edition Revision 1 Fig.6F-7-1 Long Description|url=https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2003r1/part6/fig6f-07-1_longdesc.htm|access-date=25 September 2018|publisher=[[Federal Highway Administration]]}}</ref> '''construction cones''', '''roadworks cones''', or just '''cones''', are usually [[Cone (geometry)|cone]]-shaped markers that are placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect [[traffic]] in a safe manner. They are often used to create separation or [[lane|merge lanes]] during [[road construction]] projects or [[Traffic collision|automobile accidents]], although heavier, more permanent markers or signs are used if the diversion is to stay in place for a long period of time.