On the left side of the road there are two circular reflectors, on the right side there is a reflector in the form of a wide, vertical line. The shape of the reflectors differs depending on where the delineators are placed. © Kirchner-Media/Imago Orange reflectors on delineators: indication of a junction Orange reflectors on delineators indicate a junction. And the distance between the posts is also important for the use of the rear fog light, because it may only be switched on from a visibility of less than 50 metres. Because according to the rule of thumb "half speedometer", that would be 100 meters at a country road speed of 50 km/h. That's why you can also use them as a guide when it comes to the safety distance to the vehicle in front. Among other things, their distance also contributes to this: As a rule, the posts are 50 meters apart. Every 50 meters: distance between the delineators helps to estimate visibilityĭelineators are intended to increase road safety for motorists. But there are also other colors – and not without reason.
They are mostly equipped with white reflectors.
#ROADSIDE REFLECTORS DRIVERS#
Drivers usually pay little attention to the delineators at the roadside. The situation is similar with the black hyphen on some traffic signs. For example, the number in the name of a motorway: it reveals, among other things, the location of the trunk roads. In traffic, there are some things that you see frequently, but you often don't even think about their meaning. The color of the reflectors also has a meaning. Roadside delineators serve several purposes at once – including their spacing.
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