Caution tape

Caution tape
Caution tape surrounding an area hazardous to visitors.

Caution tape (also known as warning tape or police tape) is resilient plastic tape of a signal color or highly contrasting color combination (such as yellow-black or red-white).

Usage

It is wrapped and affixed as visual warning sign and demarcation, for instance against entering a dangerous area, the scene of an accident[1] or a crime, or against handling inoperative machinery or appliances. It often carries corresponding warnings prominently in writing.

References

  1. ^ Caution Tape

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