Delineators

TRAFFIC DELINEATORS

• Traffic delineators are devices which are used for guiding traffic through potentially hazardous road conditions or when there are confusing construction situations in effect at a given location. 
• Delineators provide highly visible boundaries which help to identify changes in traffic flow that alert drivers to upcoming road conditions like curves, on and off ramps, and other road changes up ahead.
• Traffic delineators include everything from cones to barrels, however the term delineator is used on those traffic control devices which are tall (height) and have a comparatively short diameter.
• One of the most important requirements of a delineator is that it should be visible over a long distance under normal conditions.
• Delineators should be able to withstand impact and hence they are made of rugged plastic
• They are often coated with retro-reflective sheet for increased visibility at night.
• There are different types of delineators. But the most common ones are:
• Open-top delineators
• Flat-panel delineators and
• Delineators with handles
• All the above listed delineators may or may not have reflective sheeting on them.
• Traffic delineators are generally used for channeling motor vehicle traffic through specific locations where it is necessary to guide motorists along a pathway that is different from the normal flow of traffic
• Traffic delineators are more effective as they are highly visible and extremely effective at establishing traffic flow around hazardous locations. They can also be effectively used for temporarily establishing a traffic pattern
• They are frequently used at construction sites or accident sites. Around work zones delineators are used to direct traffic safely around the work area in order to protect the drivers and construction workers.