Traffic delineators are devices which are installed temporarily to direct vehicles away from hazards which may exist in the roadway. They’re sometimes referred to as hazard markers, but one of the primary characteristics is their high visibility, which is essential for catching the attention of motorists. They are generally equipped with reflective strips which tend to make them visible even in poor lighting conditions.

Generally speaking, the direction of the stripes on a divider will indicate to drivers which side they should expect hazards to be on, as well as which side to pass on. Sometimes transit dividers are used to show where lanes are about to merge, or are about to separate. Since roadwork often poses a number of hazards to drivers, it’s very important to place dividers at appropriate locations to identify those hazards and to redirect vehicles onto desired paths.

It’s also essential that these be portable and mobile, because the nature of roadwork and the indicator used is always temporary. They should also be very easy to put in place, because if any significant amount of time is used in placing them or retrieving them, that will increase the likelihood of accidents occurring.