Using a warning triangle

Assemble and set out a warning triangle if your vehicle is immobilized in an area where there might be other vehicles. The purpose of the warning triangle is to give other drivers advance notice of your vehicle or other stationary hazards.

 Note

Local rules and regulations

Rules and regulations about how and when to put out a warning triangle vary between regions. You are responsible for knowing and following the rules that apply in your location.

 Tip

  • If it's dark when you set out the warning triangle, wear a reflective vest if you have one in the vehicle. If you don't have one, you can hold the warning triangle so that its reflective parts are visible as you carry it.
  • You can use the case as a reminder to retrieve the warning triangle when you leave by placing it on the driver's seat.
Activate the hazard warning lights.
Position the warning triangle in a suitable place with respect to traffic, at a distance that ensures that other drivers are alerted far enough in advance before they reach your vehicle.

Remember to retrieve the warning triangle before you drive off again.