This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. SPECIALIST HI-VIS ADVICE AVAILABLE FROM STEWART SIGNS WHAT HI-VIS MARKINGS DO I NEED TO BE COMPLIANT? The UK Department for Transport offers an extensive guide for UK road traffic signs. Information for Chapter 8 regulations can be found under ‘Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations”. The first part of the Chapter 8 guide covers Design and the second part covers Chapter 8 Operations. Chapter 8 guidance has changed recently in relation to conspicuity vehicle markings in Wales and Scotland. New guidance has been issued in relation to vehicles operating on roads with speed limits 40mph and higher. The reflectivity of the red material needs to now be a minimum of R3B compliant. This will ensure a higher level of safety is achieved. If you have vehicles that are operated and are required to stop on roads with speed limits of, or higher than 40mph, the following applies:

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Most vehicles affected by Chapter 8 guidelines only require our Standard kits to comply, however there are certain vehicles which are required to bear stronger visibility markings. Stewart Signs provide a dedicated service for vehicle safety markings, where you can source professionally templated and factory engineered full or part rear chevron kits for all leading makes of van, car and specialist vehicles. WHY YOU NEED TO BE CHAPTER 8 COMPLIANTEasy to handle: To save you time and effort our Standard chevron kits come cut to shape for your chosen vehicle.Choose from our extensive library of templated van types. Our Hi-Vis chevrons come pre-aligned in one piece ready to apply to the body panel. Chapter 8 is the common term used for the Department of Transport’s Traffic Signs Manual, which provides guidelines for Companies operating on public Highways. It sets out the code of practice to enable companies to meet the legal requirements while working on the highways (read more) Chapter 8 Regulations A great deal: Our kits are competitively priced and demonstrably better value – dont be fooled by cheap immitations which may look the part but dont comply with the Department for Transport Guidelines. Always keep an eye open for our frequent special offers, and we offer special loyalty incentives for our growing base of regular trade and high volume users. Vehicle is used for works purposes or stopping on any highway or high speed road require the following markings to meet Chapter 8 Guidelines:

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Conspicuous colour vehicle (white or yellow) *OR Fluorescent Yellow retroreflective striping not less than 50mm wide along the length of the vehicle.Easy to apply: Our pre-aligned chevron panels will save you lots of time, trouble and money. Every standard chevron kit is supplied with the red pre-applied to the the yellow saving you time and making the application easier than any other kit on the market. With detailed fitting instructions and access to our unique online application video you cant go wrong. Choose between our High Intensity or Engineering Grade kits. All our vehicle chevron kits fully comply with the regulations set out in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual published by the UK Government’s Department of Transport. Red reflective portion of the chevron safety markings made with 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting 4092: Gathers information for WordPress by themselves, first party analytics tool about how WP services are used. A collection of internal metrics for user activity, used to improve user experience. For more details on the types of vehicles requiring Premium Kits please consult Section 0.5 of the official Chapter 8 guidelines.