Ask Mr Locksmith: How to Identify Locked and Unlocked Positions on Deadbolts

[@1129bd]

Good to know, thank you

[@64akon]

With Abloy deadbolt you can choose whatever direction you want
But i prefer
flat is locked

[@GlennBrockett]

Flat, like the "do not enter" sign, should be locked. Vertical is like an open door, proceed. (Same as rail signals)

[@TubTigers]

Flat is locked