
M500
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Compact LED safety flare for personal vehicles, first responders, and roadside emergencies. Magnetic mount attaches to any metal surface. Visible from a quarter mile.
Compact personal LED flare
Magnetic mount for metal surfaces
Multiple flash patterns
Rechargeable via USB
Visible from a quarter mile
Crush-proof and weatherproof
Individual operators, first responders, and personal vehicle emergency kits. The compact size and magnetic mount make it easy to keep in a glove box or door pocket for roadside emergencies and personal safety.
Personal vehicle emergency roadside warning
First responder scene marking
Individual worker safety during roadside operations
Supplemental warning marker for existing traffic control
Compact enough for a glove box, bright enough to be seen from a quarter mile. Magnetic mount attaches to any metal surface instantly. USB rechargeable means you never need replacement batteries. Crush-proof and weatherproof, it survives getting run over and left in the rain.
Disposable burning flares in personal vehicles, battery-powered emergency lights with dead batteries, or no roadside emergency lighting at all.
Not bright enough or visible enough for full work zone traffic control, use Smart Flares for that. The M500 is a personal safety device, not a work zone product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the M500 best suited for?
Individual operators, first responders, and personal vehicle emergency kits. The compact size and magnetic mount make it easy to keep in a glove box or door pocket for roadside emergencies and personal safety.
What are the main applications for the M500?
The M500 is ideal for: Personal vehicle emergency roadside warning; First responder scene marking; Individual worker safety during roadside operations; Supplemental warning marker for existing traffic control.
What sets the M500 apart from other led flares?
Compact enough for a glove box, bright enough to be seen from a quarter mile. Magnetic mount attaches to any metal surface instantly. USB rechargeable means you never need replacement batteries. Crush-proof and weatherproof, it survives getting run over and left in the rain.
When should I consider a different model instead of the M500?
Not bright enough or visible enough for full work zone traffic control, use Smart Flares for that. The M500 is a personal safety device, not a work zone product.
What is the typical upgrade path from the M500?
Disposable burning flares in personal vehicles, battery-powered emergency lights with dead batteries, or no roadside emergency lighting at all.
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