How Much Does A Traffic Cone Cost?

How Much Does A Traffic Cone Cost?

Traffic cones are a type of channelizing device that can be used on roads, sidewalks, and around dangerous environments to redirect pedestrians and drivers in a safe manner. The history of traffic cones is very interesting, and since their creation, this safety product has become a staple on American roadways and construction areas.

There are a number of elements that you will need to consider before buying a traffic cone, and the price of a construction cone can vary based on the size, color, and place you will be putting the cone.

Let’s take a look at some aspects that you need to consider when thinking about how much a traffic safety cone costs so you can find the perfect solution that meets your needs and fits your budget.

Different Traffic Safety Cone Sizes & Colors

Road cones are required to meet requirements set by the US Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). You will need to make sure that the cones you buy meet the requirements outlined in the MUTCD, and this is especially important if you are using cones on public roads and highways. 

The specifications outlined by MUTCD vary based on when, how, and where traffic cones are used, but traffic safety cones are typically required to have reflective collars, be made from reflective plastic, and have enough weight and a wide enough body to remain stable with passing vehicles.

Traffic cones are usually created in the traditional fluorescent orange color because of their high visibility, but traffic cones are available in standard sizes, including:

Height	Weight	Cost	View Cone Types
6″	.75 lbs	$4.95	See 6″ Safety Cones
12″	2.1 lbs	$6.20	See 12″ Safety Cones
18″	2.4 lbs	$6.95	See 18″ Safety Cones
28″	7 lbs or 10 lbs	$11.20	See 28″ Safety Cones
36″	10 lbs or 12 lbs	$21.50	See 36″ Safety Cones

You can also select a cone based the color you are looking for based on how and where the road cone will be used. Here are just a few of the most popular safety cone colors to think about as you purchase a road cone:

Orange Traffic Cones

Orange reflective traffic cones have been the most popular color choice for construction sites and other areas that need to control traffic. These cones are typically used for construction, roadwork, and in other dangerous job sites.

Emergency responders also use orange traffic cones because they are created from high-visibility products that can be seen from a far distance away.

Lime Green Traffic Cones

Lime green road cones are created with high fluorescent colors that are a slight adaptation from typical orange cones. These cones are visible in day and night and are often used in construction zones and other traffic control environments.

These road cones are also used to warn workers about overhead utility lines and signal entrances and exits for pedestrians and drivers.

Blue Traffic Cones

Blue road cones are only approved on specific states to be used as construction and road safety channeling devices. These specialized traffic cones are used in situations that see higher traffic volume like parking lots, valet parking areas, and accessible parking areas.

Colored Traffic Cones

Everyone doesn’t need a traditional lime, blue, or orange traffic cone and that is why safety cones come in a variety of colors. These types of colored and customized traffic cones are often used in athletic events, kids parties, and other miscellaneous applications.

Companies often buy parking lot cones that are customized with their brand’s colors and logo to enhance the experience of their guests.

It’s important to note that these types of traffic cones should not be used on roadways or other dangerous environments since they are meant for vanity use only. You will need to check with your state and local officials to make sure that you are permitted to use colored and customized cones in the desired area.

Height	Color	Weight	Base	Cost
18″	Blue	3 lbs	10.5″ x 10.5″	$13.75
28″	Blue	7 lbs	14″ x 14″	$12.85
18″	White	3 lbs	10.5″ x 10.5″	$13.75
28″	White	7 lbs	14″ x 14″	$12.85
18″	Yellow	3 lbs	10.5″ x 10.5″	$13.75
28″	Yellow	7 lbs	14″ x 14″	$12.85
18″	Pink	3 lbs	10.5″ x 10.5″	$13.75
28″	Pink	7 lbs	14″ x 14″	$12.85
28″	Light Blue	7 lbs	14″ x 14″	$12.85
18″	Red	3 lbs	10.5″ x 10.5″	$13.75
28″	Red	7 lbs	15″ x 15″	$21.50
28″	Solid-Yellow	7 lbs	15″ x 15″	$21.50
12″	Lime Green	2 lbs	9″ x 9″	$9.85
18″	Lime Green	3 lbs	10.5″ x 10.5″	$13.75
28″	Lime Green	7 lbs	15″ x 15″	$19.25
36″	Lime Green	10 lbs	15″ x 15″	$25.50

Economy Traffic Cones

Economy road cones are created with the same heavy-duty material that all of our traffic cones are crafted from, but our economy safety cones are often lighter and easier to transport.

These cones are a great option for work zones, job sites, parking lots, and even school zones. You can choose different options for each of the economy traffic cones like reflective collars and custom logos.

Different Uses Of Traffic Cones

The list above information shows the main sizes and colors that traffic cones are available in, and the size of the cone that you should buy depends on how you will use the traffic safety cone.

1. Use Safety Cones Near Indoor/Outdoor Hazards

Orange traffic cones are often used in environments where immediate dangers can harm passing pedestrians or drivers. These traffic control devices are usually made with high-intensity orange color because it is visible at long distances and stands out to almost every other color found in nature.

Bright traffic cones are a great choice when warning of immediate dangers, and because of this, businesses use the control devices to protect drivers and pedestrians when they are entering a dangerous area.

2. Placing Safety Cones In Construction Zones

Construction sites are fast-paced and dangerous areas where a number of machines operate near workers. This type of area needs traffic devices that signal dangerous areas for work crews, and offer guidance for traffic if vehicles pass by the job site. 

Because of this, work zones can benefit from placing traffic safety cones throughout the job site to signal holes to machine operators, above-head hazards to workers, and restrict access to other parts of the site.

3. Using Orange Traffic Cones To Control Crowds

Sports venues and areas with large crowds need a way to redirect foot traffic and control the flow of people in specific areas. Concert halls often use safety cones to signal areas that are off-limits to attendees, and along with cone bars, traffic cones can be used to direct the flow of traffic in parking lots.

In addition to their physical presence, traffic safety cones also provide a psychological backup to personnel working an event, as the high-intensity colors grab the attention of pedestrians and drivers in a way that builds awareness.

4. Placing Traffic Cones Near Accident Sites

Each driver in America travels thousands of miles each year, and emergency responders need to be ready to control traffic patterns around automobile accident sites.

Along with other control devices like road flares, traffic safety cones are the perfect tools to help divert traffic around dangers in the scene of an accident while also giving drivers advanced warning of what is coming up.

Heavy duty traffic cones are made with high visibility polyvinyl materials and reflective bands so they can be seen from a far distance so drivers have lots of warning and can slow down as they approach the accident scene.

5. Use Bright Orange Cones On Highway Construction

Road construction is a dangerous environment, and these dangers increase as the number of cars and traveling speeds increase. Keeping roadway workers safe when near of vehicles should be a top priority.

Freeways and highways require at least 28″ cones that weigh 10lbs to be used on freeways and highways, and in this environment, traffic cones must have large high-intensity reflective collars to ensure their visibility at night.

6. Safety Cones For Sports & Related Activities

Safety cones can be used in activities other than construction sites because they are the perfect addition to be used in athletic and kids events, valet parking services, and private property markers.

In these situations, you don’t need safety cone that is as large and heavy as is necessary on highways or construction areas, and many times you can use 12-inch traffic cones with different colors for added appeal.

The Real Cost Of Traffic Cones

When researching the cost of traffic safety cones, you need first to consider how and where you will be using traffic control devices. Road cones used on highways will cost more than 12-inch traffic cones that are used on a soccer field because the material, size, and weight of the cones will vary greatly.

Depending on how you will use the safety cones can also determine related products that you may need like an additional rubber base for added stability or a cone bar for added functionality in a parking lot.

Be sure to check out the range of cone colors, sizes, and weights to meet your specific needs.

Whether you are looking for parking cones or traffic cones with additional reflective sheeting, you can be confident that our team of experts can help you find the perfect solution.