What is this standard about?
It specifies UK requirements and tests for a range of road traffic signs and devices as follows:
- Rigid and flexible portable signs
- Barriers
- Self-supporting portable signs
- “Stop/Go” and “Stop/Works” signs
- School crossing patrol signs
- Flat traffic delineators
- Flap signs
- Pedestrian crossing and refuge beacons
- Internally illuminated posts
- Twin amber flashing light units
- Non-retroreflecting road studs
- Retroreflective self-righting bollards
NOTE: Non-retroreflecting road studs incorporating an active light source are not covered by this standard
Who is this standard for?
This is an important standard for:
- Road engineers
- Highway engineers
- Civil engineers
- Road signs and devices manufacturers
- Local authorities
Why should you use this standard?
Because it covers areas not covered under the scope of the BS EN 12899 series.
What’s changed since the last update?
This is a full revision of its predecessor, making some important changes:
- References to the BS EN 12899 series are updated
- It includes new designs of trans-illuminated RSRB