Little flags on the Kerb

Daft question I know.

Can anyone tell me exactly what those little flags on the end of what seems to be steel spikes relate to.

Every time we go we mean to ask about them then forget. They seem to be on almost every roadside verge.

Cheers.

Some show boundaries, some are to mark water pipes, cables etc. etc..[msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

I am so glad you asked that Nigel. I have often sat at traffic lights while on holiday and wondered what they were for!!!

There seem to be so many on the 192.

:):):)

They have started using them in the UK now

You often see them where they are about to start new work or have just done new work for cable companies etc.
Joyce

Basically they are warning flags. If any excavation is scheduled the relevant authority will mark the place where their pipes or cables are. Blue flags denote water and orange cable.

Mike and Kath

Well, you learn something new every day. Even in our new villa I did not know what they were for. There again, there were quite a few of different colours. Now I know the main ones at least.
Mary

There are also green and other colored ones for grass/sod treatments, each indication what has been sprayed or sprinkled

Good question and I for one am now pleased to know the answer [msnsmile2]

Pegasus

They are put in the ground by specialist companies that contractors have to call prior to any work.