Safety triangles - is there a standard?

[ozzyboy]

I'm going through France, Spain & Portugal, and as far as I can tell, the only safety gear I need is one of those folding triangles, plus a few spare bulbs to be on the safe side.

The Halfords triangle is a serious looking bit of kit, but is around 15 quid.

Then I looked on ebay, and there are some flimsy looking ones on there for a few quid, and they look like they pack down much smaller.

But I wonder if the triangle has to meet some sort of standard to be 'legal'???

I'd hate to buy a cheap one & then get fined because its not legal.

[theopj]

I don't think they expect you to have one on bikes, I've never known anyone take one. You are supposed to have a bulb kit, 1st aid kit and hi viz vest in some of the euro countries though.
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[Faldo]

I've never taken one. If you really want one on the cheap go down to your local scrapyard and have a look in the boots of the BMWs or Mercedes, they will certainly be legal.

I'd just take a hi-viz and a set of bulbs though.
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[Peirre oBollox]

never taken a triangle, just a Hi viz, bulbs, & 1st aid kit
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