Product details
Heavy-duty reflective emergency triangle – reliable roadside warning for cars, vans and lorries
When the unexpected happens and your car won’t play ball, a proper warning triangle really makes a difference. The FackLOxc heavy-duty reflective emergency triangle is built to be simple, quick and plainly visible — the sort of bit of kit you’ll actually use rather than leave to gather dust in the boot.
Why this triangle helps
It uses retroreflective panels that catch a driver’s headlights and throw the light straight back, giving highly visible warning from all directions. In practical terms, approaching drivers can spot the marker from a long way off (tests suggest visibility up to around 150 m in good conditions), so there’s more time to slow down. It’s particularly handy at night, in poor weather or on busy roads where a sudden stop could be risky.
Quick to set up, built to last
The triangle folds out in a jiffy with a single-hand motion — roughly 10 seconds to get a clear hazard marker in place, so no faffing about on the hard shoulder. The base is a robust ABS construction with non-slip feet, so it stays put on tarmac, gravel or a slightly uneven verge. It’s weather-resistant too, so rain, frost or a blustery day won’t make it fall apart the first time you need it.
Practical details and everyday use
- The compact, foldable design tucks away neatly in the boot or a roadside kit; the carry case makes it easy to stow in a glovebox or van locker.
- Suitable for cars, vans, lorries and HGVs, and built to the standards expected in commercial fleet safety checks.
- Ideal for breakdowns, collisions, flat tyres or any situation where other road users need an early, unmistakable warning.
Technical specifications
- Material: PVC panels with retroreflective surface; heavy-duty ABS base.
- Size (folded): 29 x 26 cm (11.42 x 10.24 inches).
- Quantity: 1 piece (warning sign only, without retail packaging).
- Visibility: Highly reflective for long-range detection (approx. 150 m under typical night conditions).
Tips and sensible precautions
When you put the triangle out, pick a safe spot well clear of traffic and set it back far enough to give approaching drivers proper warning. On faster roads, place it further back and pop on a high-visibility jacket while you’re out of the vehicle. Keep the triangle dry and folded up when not in use to preserve the reflective surface.
It’s the sort of practical roadside kit that pays for itself in peace of mind. Straightforward, effective and designed to be used — no fiddly bits, no nonsense, just a clear, visible warning when you need it most.