Editing Traffic cone (section)

==== Types and sizes ====
[[File:Traffic cones london.jpg|thumb|upright|Traffic cone on the right is used to indicate that no parking is allowed (UK)]]
Traffic cones are designed to be highly visible and easily movable. Various sizes are used, commonly ranging from around {{convert|30|cm|in|1|abbr=on}} to a little over {{convert|1|m|in|1|abbr=on}}. Typical traffic cones are fluorescent [[Safety orange|"safety" orange]], but other bright colors including yellow, pink, red, and lime green are also used, with the color depending on context in some countries. The cones usually have a retroreflective strip (commonly known as "flash tape") to increase their visibility at night.

In the United States, they come in such sizes as:
* {{convert|12|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|1.5|lb|kg|abbr=on}} – for indoor/outdoor applications
* {{convert|18|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|3|lb|kg|abbr=on}} – for outdoor applications such as freeway line painting
* {{convert|28|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|7|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, (also called Metro cones for their use in cities) – for non-highway applications such as local streets 
* {{convert|28|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|10|lb|kg|abbr=on}} – for freeway/highway applications (with reflective stripes)
* {{convert|36|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|10|lb|kg|abbr=on}} – for freeway/highway applications (with reflective stripes)

In New Zealand, they are compliant in two sizes for use on all roads; these are:

* 35 in (900mm), up to 16.5&nbsp;lb (7&nbsp;kg) - for all activities on all roads. (with two reflective stripes)
* 17.7 in (450mm), up to 16.5&nbsp;lb (7&nbsp;kg) - for the protection of wet road markings only (with one reflective stripe)