What's the yellow/red stripy thing at the back of some trucks called?

Question:
On the back of some trucks there are sometimes two plaques with diagonal yellow and red stripes - does anybody know what they're called please? Thanks

Answers:

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Hazard strips.

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they are hazard strips on the tail lift of the lorry. so when the tail lift is extended or folded down to unload they can be seen. like the reflective strip on the inside of some car doors.

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they call them either hazard strips or chevrons they are reflective and show the vehicle is over 7.5 tons

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If the stripes are on plaques, then they are indicators of the fact that there is hazardous material being transported. There are different types of hazardous material, different classses, and different products. They are there for a warning in case of accident so that the emergency personnel know what they are dealing with.

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