warning triangle

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English

A warning triangle

Noun

warning triangle (plural warning triangles)

  1. (automotive) A triangle made of (usually) red reflective material, used to warn other road users of a broken-down vehicle.
    • 2007, The Official Highway Code, The Stationery Office, →ISBN, page 91:
      If your vehicle breaks down, [...] put a warning triangle on the road at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the road.

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