This study seeks to shed light on the nature of installation methods in other countries and, furthermore, to discuss installation errors and ways to correct them ‘ Research was conducted using the method for detecting inappropnate Tactile ground surface indicator installa tions described in Fieldwork for Barrier Detection Obstacles on Tactile ground surface indicatol’s interferes in safe and risk-free movement of people with visual handicap. In order to create appropriate waJking environment for people with visual handicap, it is necessary to remove these obstacles. Obstacles can be classified into, (1) Easily movable objects such as bicycles, automobiles and other similar objects, (2) Objects that cannot be moved easily such as closets, storerooms and play equipments, (3) Objects that cannot be moved such as utility poles and houses, (4) Natural objects such as snow and t ree leaves,(5) Human beings, and (6) Animals. All these obstacles are due to lack of understanding of significance and purpose of Tactile ground surface indicators as well as walking characteristics of people with visual handicap In that sense, unless citizens are continuously educated and made aware from the standpoint of understanding disabilities, improvements are unlikely to be seen.