{"id":11226,"date":"2025-10-11T10:40:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T14:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/?p=11226"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:36:21","slug":"traffic-cone-checklist-do-you-have-the-right-cone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/traffic-cone-checklist-do-you-have-the-right-cone\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Cone Checklist &#8211; Do you have the right cone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"tss-article\"><header>\r\n<h1>Traffic Cone Checklist: MUTCD Sizes, Reflective Collars &amp; Compliance Guide<\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"lede\">Choosing the right traffic cone isn\u2019t just a preference \u2014 it\u2019s a critical safety and compliance requirement. This checklist translates the latest <strong>MUTCD traffic cone requirements<\/strong> into clear steps so your crews bring the correct cones for speed, time of day, and work-zone complexity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"inline-img aligncenter wp-image-11227 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trafficconechecklist-300x300.png\" alt=\"Traffic cone size guide showing 18 inch, 28 inch, and 36 inch cones\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trafficconechecklist-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trafficconechecklist-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trafficconechecklist.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 85vw, 436px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 436px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 436\/436;\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">MUTCD-compliant cones with the required reflective collar pattern for night and high-speed use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n<h2>Quick Answer (At a Glance)<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"note\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Daytime, low-speed (\u2264 40 mph):<\/strong> 18\u2033 orange cone acceptable. <em>Reflective collars not required in daylight.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Nighttime or \u2265 45 mph:<\/strong> Use <strong>28\u2033 or taller<\/strong> orange cones <em>with two white reflective collars<\/em> (6\u2033 top band + 4\u2033 lower band). Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/pdfs\/11th_Edition\/part6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD Part 6 (11th Ed.)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/htm\/2003r1\/part6\/part6f3.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD 6F (legacy)<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Freeways\/high-speed or extra conspicuity:<\/strong> 28\u2033 minimum; many agencies prefer <strong>36\u2033<\/strong>. Add weighting for stability. See <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/htm\/2003\/part3\/part3f.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD 3F<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/TrafficControlDesignGuidelines2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ADOT guidelines<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>Where These Rules Come From<\/h2>\r\nThe <strong>Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)<\/strong> is the national standard for traffic control devices. The current edition (11th, Dec 2023) sets requirements for cone heights and reflective banding for night\/high-speed use. See <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/pdfs\/11th_Edition\/part6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD Part 6<\/a> and FHWA\u2019s overview <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/kno_11th_Edition.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>. In practice, many state DOTs echo or tighten these rules (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/dot.nj.gov\/transportation\/about\/publicat\/pdf\/WorkZoneSafetySetupGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NJDOT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/TrafficControlDesignGuidelines2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ADOT<\/a>).\r\n\r\n<strong>OSHA<\/strong> does not prescribe specific cone sizes for public roadway work zones and typically defers to MUTCD for roadway device standards. See OSHA interpretation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/standardinterpretations\/2004-09-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a> and OSHA\u2019s work-zone page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/highway-workzones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Related reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/when-is-comes-to-traffic-cones-orange-is-still-king\/\">Why Traffic Cones Are Orange<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/choosing-your-traffic-cones-by-road-speed\/\">Traffic Cone Size Guide<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>In Simple Terms<\/h2>\r\n<strong>The faster the traffic and the darker the conditions, the taller and more reflective your cone must be.<\/strong> The table below summarizes the MUTCD height and banding requirements used by many agencies.\r\n\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>Traffic Cone Requirements: MUTCD Height &amp; Collar Table (By Speed)<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\r\n<table aria-label=\"Traffic cone selection table based on speed and time of day\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Condition<\/th>\r\n<th>Minimum Cone<\/th>\r\n<th>Reflective Collars<\/th>\r\n<th>Notes \/ Sources<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Daytime, low-speed streets (\u2264 40 mph)<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>18\u2033 orange cone<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Not required in daylight (low speed)<\/td>\r\n<td>MUTCD framework for low-speed, daytime applications. See <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/htm\/2003\/part3\/part3f.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD 3F<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Nighttime or roadways \u2265 45 mph<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>28\u2033 or taller cone<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Required:<\/strong> Two white bands \u2014 top 6\u2033 band 3\u20134\u2033 from top; 4\u2033 band ~2\u2033 below<\/td>\r\n<td>Pattern described in <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/htm\/2003r1\/part6\/part6f3.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD 6F (legacy)<\/a>; also reflected in <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/pdfs\/11th_Edition\/part6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">11th Ed. Part 6<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Freeways \/ high-speed facilities or extra conspicuity<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>28\u2033\u201336\u2033 cone<\/strong> (36\u2033 preferred by many agencies)<\/td>\r\n<td>Two white bands as above<\/td>\r\n<td>Use weighting. See <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/htm\/2003\/part3\/part3f.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD 3F<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/TrafficControlDesignGuidelines2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ADOT<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>State\/agency specs (example)<\/td>\r\n<td>Often <strong>28\u2033 cones with two bands<\/strong> minimum<\/td>\r\n<td>Required at night\/high-speed<\/td>\r\n<td>e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/dot.nj.gov\/transportation\/about\/publicat\/pdf\/WorkZoneSafetySetupGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NJDOT setup guide<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cta\">Looking for MUTCD-compliant cones? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/traffic-cones\">Shop Traffic Cones<\/a> or call <strong>800-429-9030<\/strong> for expert help.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>Reflective Collar Pattern (28\u201336\u2033 Cones)<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Top band:<\/strong> 6\u2033 white, placed ~3\u20134\u2033 from the top of the cone.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Lower band:<\/strong> 4\u2033 white, ~2\u2033 below the 6\u2033 band.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For cones <strong>over 36\u2033<\/strong>, MUTCD provides for alternating retroreflective striping. See <a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/pdfs\/11th_Edition\/part6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD Part 6<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"note\">Keep collars clean and intact. Dirty or peeling bands fail nighttime visibility checks.<\/p>\r\nNeed to band your cones for compliance? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/traffic-cones\/36\">Shop MUTCD-Compliant Reflective Cone Collars Here<\/a><\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>Practical Placement &amp; Stability Tips<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Spacing &amp; tapers:<\/strong> Follow plan sheets and agency tables for approach speed and taper length. See <a href=\"https:\/\/dot.nj.gov\/transportation\/about\/publicat\/pdf\/WorkZoneSafetySetupGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NJDOT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/TrafficControlDesignGuidelines2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ADOT<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Weighting:<\/strong> Use heavy bases or sand-filled collars where wind, truck wash, or plow spray is an issue.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Night checks:<\/strong> Inspect from a driver\u2019s viewpoint after dark\u2014verify reflectivity and alignment.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Remove or cover when not in effect:<\/strong> Inactive devices can confuse drivers and create liability.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>Printable Checklist<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"checklist\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Posted speed \u2264 40 mph, daytime \u2192 Pack <strong>18\u2033 orange cones<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Night work or \u2265 45 mph \u2192 Pack <strong>28\u2033+ cones with two reflective collars<\/strong> (6\u2033 + 4\u2033 pattern).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Freeway\/high-speed, poor weather, or extra conspicuity \u2192 Prefer <strong>36\u2033 cones<\/strong> + weighting.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Confirm taper length and spacing from your traffic control plan \/ agency table.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Inspect collars (clean, intact), replace damaged cones, verify night visibility.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traffic_Cone_Checklist_Printable.pdf\">Traffic_Cone_Checklist_Printable<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>Shop MUTCD-Aligned Traffic Cones<\/h2>\r\nEquip your crews with compliant cones and accessories:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/traffic-cones\">Traffic Cones (18\u2033, 28\u2033, 36\u2033)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/traffic-cones#collars\">Reflective Cone Collars (6\u2033\/4\u2033)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/traffic-cones#accessories\">Cone Bars &amp; Accessories<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"cta\">Questions about a specific project? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafficsafetystore.com\/contact-us\">Talk to a specialist<\/a> at Traffic Safety Store \u2014 or call <strong>800-429-9030<\/strong> for quick, code-aligned recommendations.<\/div>\r\n<\/section><section>\r\n<h2>References<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/pdfs\/11th_Edition\/part6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD, 11th Edition \u2013 Part 6 (Temporary Traffic Control)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/htm\/2003r1\/part6\/part6f3.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD 6F (legacy HTML): Cone heights &amp; collar pattern<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/htm\/2003\/part3\/part3f.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUTCD 3F (Channelizing Devices)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov\/kno_11th_Edition.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FHWA: 11th Edition MUTCD overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/standardinterpretations\/2004-09-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">OSHA interpretation: cone sizes &amp; roadway work<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dot.nj.gov\/transportation\/about\/publicat\/pdf\/WorkZoneSafetySetupGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NJDOT Work Zone Safety Setup Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/azdot.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/TrafficControlDesignGuidelines2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ADOT Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<p class=\"disclaimer\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is provided by Traffic Safety Store for general educational purposes. 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