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Safety light is an accessory aimed to enhance road traffic safety. This device can be used to pinpoint the accident location or the area where a broken car had to stop. Moreover, they include warning lamps that can be installed on a car or it’s built-in elements of some car systems.

Types of safety lights

Accessories differ by the placement method. They can be mounted:

• On the car. Particularly, such devices are mounted on bodies of cargo vehicles. This category also includes built-in lamps. For example, elements of the lane change assistance system, built into the side mirrors.
• On the road. Were it not for supports used in the construction of accessories, their stability would be hardly ensured. Some models can be used not only to warn other road users of danger, but also to light up the area where you work.
• On barriers and emergency signs. For instance, this category includes blinking lights for road cones. Thanks to such signal lights the barriers are well visible even at night time.

By the type of used light sources, accessories presented in the catalogues can be divided into the following types:

• With LEDs. They do not overheat, featuring durability and continuous lifespan.
• With light bulbs. Often they are more affordable by price, than LED products.

Manufacturers also use various materials to produce housings for accessories. It can be:

• Metal. These products are able to withstand physical impacts well and serve for a  long time.
• Plastics. These accessories are lightweight and corrosion-resistant.

The models differ from one another by a power source. Thus, it can be batteries, rechargeable batteries or car mains.

How to use safety lights

1. Keep in mind that if you connect a continuously operating device to the car mains, it can totally discharge a battery.
2. If the accessory runs on batteries, keep their spare kit in the car.
3. From time to time check whether the device works. Avoid using it if any damages are found.
4. You can safely use these devices in bad weather. They are moisture-resistant and can be used at the temperature from −40 °C to +50 °C.

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