Using a warning triangle

Assemble and set out a warning triangle if your car is immobilised in an area where there might be other vehicles. The warning triangle's purpose is to give other drivers advance notice of your car or other stationary hazards.
Warning triangle
The folded warning triangle in its case.

 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 what applies 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 car. 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.
Take out the warning triangle from its case, unfold it and connect its ends.
Fold out the triangle's support legs.
Position the warning triangle in a suitable place in regard to traffic and at a distance which ensures that other drivers are alerted in good time before they reach your car.

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