717 Obstacle across track, path or road

Geometry: point.

Definition

These barriers must be highly visible on the map and should be overprinted in purple. The symbol should be used for all obstacles that are difficult to cross. For uncrossable barrier, symbol Forbidden to cross (718) shall be used. This symbol can be used for stairs, if it is important to accent stairs as dangerous object.

Parameters

Colour: lower purple (under black) or upper purple (over black) if this
symbol is used across the road.