Starlite 750mm Green Two-Piece Road Traffic Cone

Who Is This For?

Principal contractors, environmental managers, ecological consultants, site safety managers, and event companies who need a recognised colour signal for protected zones, low-risk boundaries, and welfare areas. Also relevant for agricultural operations, outdoor event organisers, and any site where a green cone signals a boundary that operatives must be aware of without a formal barrier or sign.

Typical Applications

• Tree Preservation Order (TPO) root protection zone boundaries where green cones mark the exclusion perimeter around protected trees during construction
• Ecological buffer zones on development sites where a protected habitat, bat roost, or nesting area must be kept clear of plant and personnel
• Welfare area boundaries on large construction sites separating rest areas from active work zones
• Agricultural and farming operations where temporary demarcation of fields, access routes, or machinery exclusion zones is needed
• Outdoor events and festivals where low-risk pedestrian zones, welfare areas, and green-room perimeters need clear, visible marking
• Environmental monitoring sites where access to sensitive areas must be controlled without permanent infrastructure
• Site compound internal zoning where green identifies low-risk or non-operational areas within a larger site layout

Cone Colour Use Cases on UK Sites

Cone colour conventions are established industry practice. They are not statutory requirements under Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, which specifies orange as the standard highway cone colour. On construction, environmental, and event sites, colour-coded cones mark zone types without additional signage.

Cone Colour Use Cases on UK Sites

▲ Current product. Colour conventions are established industry practice, not statutory requirements under Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.

How to Use

1. Check the Starlux sleeve is seated correctly and the centre is fully engaged with the base before deployment.
2. Deploy green cones to mark the boundary of the ecological zone, welfare area, or low-risk perimeter as defined in the site environmental management plan or method statement.
3. Maintain consistent spacing around the full perimeter. Gaps in a TPO root protection zone boundary or ecological buffer undermine the purpose of the marking system.
4. On public roads, the 750mm cone is compliant for single carriageway roads up to 50mph and dual carriageways up to 40mph under Chapter 8.
5. Inspect the Starlux sleeve before each deployment on outdoor and agricultural sites where mud and debris accumulate quickly.
6. Replace damaged components individually. The two-piece construction means only the cracked centre or split base needs replacing.

Safety

• On public highways, deploy in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
• Green is not a Chapter 8 standard highway cone colour. On public roads, the standard orange cone is required for Chapter 8 traffic management. Green cones on construction and environmental sites serve a zone identification function, not a highway traffic management function.
• Where a green cone boundary forms part of an ecological management plan or environmental permit condition, follow the specific requirements of that document. The cone marking is a visual aid, not a substitute for physical exclusion measures where those are required.
• CDM 2015 places duties on principal contractors to plan and manage site layouts including welfare areas and protected zones.

Maintenance

Wipe the Starlux sleeve with a damp cloth after use on outdoor, agricultural, or event sites where the sleeve picks up mud, grass, and debris. Avoid abrasive cleaners. UV-stabilised HDPE retains colour well outdoors but inspect the green centre periodically on long-duration projects for fading or cracking. Replace damaged components individually. Worn cones are 100% recyclable. Contact sales@securasite.co.uk or 0330 056 4420 for orders from the nearest of the five UK depot locations.