Keep Your Workers Safe With Chapter 8 Safety Graphics
WHAT IS CHAPTER 8?
Chapter 8 is part of the official red book of highway codes and regulations in the Traffic Signs Manual issued by the Department for Transport.
The Traffic Signs Manual has been developed to offer guidance on the use of traffic signs and reflective road markings. Also known as traffic control, traffic management aims to direct and manage traffic safely and soundly benefiting both vehicles and people.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
Chapter 8 requirements support the visibility of road and maintenance vehicles. A vehicle used for work purposes or for stopping on the motorway or any other high-speed road requires Chapter 8 chevrons in order to meet the highway regulations.
WHEN DOES MY VEHICLE NEED TO BE COMPLIANT?
If your vehicle is stopping, or in use for work purposes on any highway or high-speed roads, it should be Chapter 8 compliant. This is done by the use of reflective vehicle markings.
WHO CREATED THE REGULATIONS?
The regulations were created by the Department for Transport. They are responsible for creating policies and guidance for transport networks, as well as funding to English local authorities to run and maintain road networks, including public transport and freight travel.
