Typical price
$25-35
Key spec
3 DOT FMVSS 571.125 triangles with weighted bases
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CARTMAN Reflective Warning Triangle Kit (3-Pack, DOT Approved)
A set of three foldable reflective warning triangles meeting DOT FMVSS 571.125, with a weighted base and carry case.
Quick verdict
The passive, no-battery way to warn oncoming traffic day or night. Placed behind a stopped vehicle, they buy crucial seconds of visibility — cheap, legally recognized insurance.
Who it's for
Every driver, essential for anyone who commutes on highways.
Key features
- 3 DOT FMVSS 571.125 triangles with weighted bases
What to know before you buy
- Deploy several car-lengths behind the vehicle, farther on highways and hills. They complement LED flares — use both. The weighted base resists wind from passing traffic.
How we picked this
Chosen from manufacturer specs and public research — no paid placement, and no hands-on testing we didn’t do, so there are no invented reviews or numbers here. Specs and prices vary by model and change over time, so confirm your exact one on the Amazon listing.
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