Did you know that traffic road cones have several names? Others call them ‘toddlers’, ‘safety cones’, ‘construction cones’, ‘pylons’, and my favorite, ‘witches’ hats’.

Not all road cones are conical? Those pillar-shaped moveable bollards with similar functions as those cone-shaped ones are also called by the same name.

Different types and sizes of traffic cones:
•    300 mm (12 in) 1.5lbs- for indoor/outdoor applications
•    450 mm (18 in) 3lbs- for outdoor applications such as free-way line painting
•    700 mm (28 in) 7lbs -For Non-Highway applications eg. Local street
•    700 mm (28 in) 10lbs - for free-way/high-way applications

The biggest traffic cones—sculptures—can be found scattered throughout the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington. The five cones measured around 20 feet tall, created in 2007 and were placed in the park in May the following year.

There’s also a hat that is designed after a traffic cone. It’s called the Inflatable Road Cone Hat, a headgear for those who are fond of road cones. This fun stuff is usually used in some parties like costume or Halloween parties, games, etc.

There goes your dose of fun facts about traffic road cones. Many are simply fascinated about them. Some want to take home and own one even if they don’t actually need it. Indeed, these cones, like the Inflatable Road Cone Hats are eye-catching, cute and totally cool.