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50% Off! Our Scratch and Dent Sale is Back!

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Scratch and Dent Sale Deals Up to 50% Off 800-429-9030 Get 50% off scratched, scuffed, and slightly damaged traffic safety products like cones, parking blocks, barricades, and signs. These items are new but damaged in transit. Price includes installation hardware or bases if needed. Shipping is extra, or pick up at our West Chester, PA office. … Continue reading “50% Off! Our Scratch and Dent Sale is Back!”

Parking Block Store Spotlight: ParkingBlock.com

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Sister Company Spotlight: ParkingBlock.com (Parking Block Store) If your project is focused on parking-lot organization—wheel stops, curbs, striping, signs, and traffic calming—our sister site ParkingBlock.com is built specifically for that job. It’s a specialized storefront with a huge selection of parking blocks (rubber and recycled plastic), plus the accessories and add-ons that help you finish the lot the right way. … Continue reading “Parking Block Store Spotlight: ParkingBlock.com”

February Safety Sale: Built for the Job Ahead

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February Safety Sale Built for the Job Ahead Shop February Sale This February, Traffic Safety Store is offering special savings on essential safety equipment designed to keep crews protected, visible, and compliant—no matter the conditions. From customizable safety helmets and durable parking lot solutions to highly visible barricades and jobsite must-haves, now’s the perfect time to stock up before … Continue reading “February Safety Sale: Built for the Job Ahead”

Who Invented The Yellow Light?

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Who Invented the Yellow Traffic Light? The yellow (amber) light is one of the simplest safety upgrades ever added to the roadway—and it’s saved countless fender-benders (and worse) by giving drivers a clear “heads up” before red. So who invented it? The short answer: a Detroit police officer named William Potts, who introduced the amber caution phase and helped standardize … Continue reading “Who Invented The Yellow Light?”

What does MUTCD compliant actually mean?

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Traffic Safety Store • Safety & Compliance What Does “MUTCD Compliant” Actually Mean? “MUTCD compliant” is one of the most-used phrases in traffic control—and one of the most misunderstood. Here’s the practical, contractor-friendly way to interpret it when you’re buying, installing, or inspecting traffic control devices. First: what the MUTCD is (and why it matters) The Manual on Uniform Traffic … Continue reading “What does MUTCD compliant actually mean?”

Last Day: January Sale Deals on Barricades, Jackets, Sign Stands & More

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JANUARY SALE — LAST DAY Time is running out. Today is the last day to save on select pedestrian barricades, winter jackets, sign stands, Plasticade Hydrocade barriers, and JBC 36” traffic cones. Plus: 50% off full color and single color safety vest logos. Shop the January Sale Call 800-429-9030 Crowdcade™ Crowd Control System The Plasticade Crowdcade™ is a rugged, professional-grade … Continue reading “Last Day: January Sale Deals on Barricades, Jackets, Sign Stands & More”

Do Parking Lots Have to Follow MUTCD Rules?

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Parking Lot Safety Basics Do Parking Lots Have to Follow MUTCD Rules? The short answer: sometimes — but it’s more nuanced than most people think. One of the most common questions we hear is whether parking lots are required to follow the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, often referred to as the MUTCD. The confusion makes sense — parking … Continue reading “Do Parking Lots Have to Follow MUTCD Rules?”

How Traffic Control Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years

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Traffic Safety Evolution How Traffic Control Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years From basic cones and signs to smarter, more visible work zones. If you’ve worked around roadways for a while, you’ve probably noticed that traffic control today looks very different than it did 20 years ago. While the core goal hasn’t changed — guiding drivers safely through changing … Continue reading “How Traffic Control Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years”

Traffic Cones vs Traffic Drums: Which Should You Use and When?

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Work Zone Device Comparison Traffic Cones vs Traffic Drums: Which Should You Use and When? Both are essential channelizing devices — but they’re designed for very different situations. Traffic cones and traffic drums are two of the most common channelizing devices used in work zones, parking lots, and temporary traffic control setups. While they may seem interchangeable at first glance, … Continue reading “Traffic Cones vs Traffic Drums: Which Should You Use and When?”

What the MUTCD Really Requires (and What It Doesn’t)

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What the MUTCD Really Requires (and What It Doesn’t) If you work around roadways, parking lots, or temporary construction zones, you’ve probably heard the phrase “It has to be MUTCD compliant.” But what does that really mean? The [Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices](chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) (MUTCD) is often misunderstood. Some people believe it dictates every cone size, sign placement, or barricade … Continue reading “What the MUTCD Really Requires (and What It Doesn’t)”

More Type III Barricades Now Available

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Safety Product Spotlight: Type III Barricades More Type III Barricades Now Available Explore expanded Type III barricade frame and sheeting options. All Type III Barricade Frame Options At Traffic Safety Store, we don’t believe in telling customers which product to use. Instead, we focus on offering the options that best fit the job. That’s why we’ve added four new frame … Continue reading “More Type III Barricades Now Available”

Why Orange Is Used for Work Zones (and What It Means for Drivers)

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Work Zone Safety Basics Why Orange Is Used for Work Zones The color is not a vibe — it’s a high-visibility safety signal drivers recognize instantly. Orange devices and signs are designed to stand out quickly and consistently in roadway environments. If you’ve ever wondered why work zones are almost always orange—orange signs, orange cones, orange drums—the answer is simple: … Continue reading “Why Orange Is Used for Work Zones (and What It Means for Drivers)”

New Crowdcade™ Pedestrian Barricade Colors: Red, Blue & Yellow

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Product Spotlight: Crowdcade™ Crowd Control System Now available in more colors: We’ve added blue, red, and yellow to the lineup (alongside classic orange and white) so you can match event themes, sponsors, or use multiple colors to create clear pedestrian boundaries. Build Safer Walkways & Cleaner Event Perimeters Interlock multiple units to create guided walkways, queue lanes, and clear perimeter … Continue reading “New Crowdcade™ Pedestrian Barricade Colors: Red, Blue & Yellow”

Category Spotlight: Type III Barricades

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MUTCD Type III Barricades: Ultimate Visibility & Compliance for Road Closures Heavy-duty, three-rail barricades built for full road closures, major detours, and high-risk work zones — fully compliant with FHWA MUTCD standards Heavy-duty MUTCD Type III Barricades with three reflective rails provide unmistakable guidance for complete road closures and detours. When safety demands cannot be compromised, MUTCD Type III barricades … Continue reading “Category Spotlight: Type III Barricades”

Why Orange Is Used for Work Zones?

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Work Zone Safety Basics Why Orange Is Used for Work Zones The color isn’t random — it’s a high-visibility signal drivers recognize instantly. Orange work zone signs, cones, barrels, and barricades are so common that most drivers rarely stop to question them. But the color choice isn’t about branding or tradition — it’s about visibility, recognition, and driver behavior. In … Continue reading “Why Orange Is Used for Work Zones?”