Delineator plates: what it means
Sign W402, TW402
What it means
There is an obstruction (something in the way) or a temporary obstruction next to the road. Or the road alignment (the line the road follows) is altered to the left or right-hand side.
What you must do
Do not pass to the left of a delineator plate.
Where you see it
On any road, especially in rural areas.
Remember
Delineator plate: never pass to its left.
Danger plates give the same warning as delineator plates. The difference is the side: do not pass to the right of a danger plate.
Test yourself
Question 1
Which of these signs is called a Delineator plate?
A B C Show answer
Answer: Picture A
The signs with the codes W402 and TW402 are called Delineator plates.
Question 2
True or false?
A driver must not pass to the left of the Delineator plate shown (W402).
Show answer
Answer: True
True. You must not pass to the left of a Delineator plate (W402 or TW402).
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