ORION FLARES ARE THE BEST SIGNAL FOR ESTABLISHING ADVANCE WARNING AND TRANSITION AREAS IN MINOR AND INTERMEDIATE INCIDENTS

• ROAD FLARES ARE UNIVERSALLY UNDERSTOOD
Danger recognition at the earliest moment is absolutely critical. Unlike cones and arrow boards, which we see everyday in mundane circumstances, everybody knows the unique flickering red glare from a flare means “slow down / move away / first responders on scene / danger ahead”.

• FLARES NOT DISTRACTING OR BLINDING
It is widely reported that too many bright and flashing lights on scene is confusing and distracting to drivers. The steady flicker of flare light provides immediate danger notification and channeling information without adding to the confusion.

• HIGHWAY FLARES ARE THE BRIGHTEST SIGNAL
Minimum 5x brighter than portable electronic alternatives (and not battery dependent). If upstream traffic can’t see or understand your ADVANCE WARNING signal, these extra seconds of perception/reaction time could mean your life!

• FLARES BIGGEST SIGNAL / INDEPENDENT LIGHT SOURCE
Light from flares illuminates surrounding elements (e.g., vehicles, bushes, trees, guard rails, telephone poles) and is even further amplified by snow and fog making the “signal” even bigger. Unlike cones which require external lighting, flares self-illuminate and do not depend upon angle of reflectivity.

• FLARES ARE COMPACT, EASY TO STORE & QUICK TO DEPLOY
Typical flare deployment with 10-18 flares is fast and manageable. Cones are heavy, bulky and difficult to manhandle onto the active roadway, and signage takes time to get on scene. Every cruiser can carry a sufficient number of flares to quickly and effectively establish the ADVANCE WARNING & TRANSITION AREAS.