Method for optical warning of traffic before critical situation emanating from vehicle, involves emitting optical warning signal by warning device of vehicle, where reflecting elements are released as optical warning signal

摘要

The method involves emitting an optical warning signal by a warning device of a vehicle (2). The reflecting elements (5) or florescent substances (4) are released as optical warning signal on the vehicle or on the vehicle portions (3). The reflecting elements or florescent substances are automatically released during the collision of the vehicle. An independent claim is also included for a warning device for warning a motorist in front of a vehicle.