A safety device is disclosed for cautioning passing motorists or pedestrians
to
the presence of a vehicle. One embodiment has a mount and a rigid standard affixed
to the mount. The standard is extensible in length. The standard has at least a
first section moving in relation to a second section to extend the length of the
standard. Another embodiment of the standard telescopes in length to enhance visibility.
This embodiment of the standard has a tubular cross-section and an inner section
sliding within an outer section. The safety device attaches to the vehicle and
cautions passing motorists or pedestrians.