CEN/TC 226/WG 3 - Vertical signs

This document specifies requirements for new traffic cones and new traffic cylinders with retroreflective properties.
This document specifies minimum essential visual and physical performance characteristics; test methods for determination of product performance and the means by which this performance may be communicated to the user and the public including safety enforcement agencies.
The document provides a series of categories or classes by which a traffic cone or traffic cylinder may be specified for use in different applications in accordance with best practice.
In the case of physical properties, performance levels and indicative tests are provided for cold weather, stability, and impact resistance when dropped. Requirements for visual recognition properties, colour, retroreflectivity and luminance are provided.
Provision for identification and marking to declared levels of performance is provided.
There are other product shapes which perform similar functions. This document does not cover devices made in other shapes, or which do not meet the design requirements of this document.

This Part of EN 12899 describes the requirements for Factory production control (FPC), for Parts 1, 2 and 3 of EN 12899.

This Part 5 of EN 12899 describes the requirements for initial type testing (ITT), of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of EN 12899.

This Part 3 of EN 12899 specifies requirements for new delineator posts and for new retroreflectors as separate products or combined together to be used in traffic circulation areas.
It covers performance requirements and test methods.
Colorimetric and retroreflective properties are specified taking into account CIE recommendations.
Structural requirements include performance under static and dynamic loading.
Provision is made for safety in use, including vehicle impact.
To define durability this standard also includes performance levels to be maintained after natural weathering exposure.
No requirements are given for the use of colours, dimensions and tolerances of delineator posts and retroreflectors.

This Part 2 of EN 12899 specifies requirements for new transilluminated traffic bollards (TTBs) including their fixing, which may incorporate traffic signs (type 1 TTB) or may support traffic signs (type 2 TTB) to be used in traffic circulation areas.
It covers performance requirements and test methods.
Colorimetric and retroreflective properties as well as luminance of transilluminated illuminated portions are specified taking into account CIE recommendations.
Structural requirements for TTBs include performance under static and dynamic loading.
Provision is made for safety in use, including vehicle impact.
Devices of similar function, but without transillumination or less than 600 mm in height, are not covered.
NOTE   Foundations are not specified in this standard but should be adequate to support the loads to be carried.
Unless otherwise stated, clauses in this standard apply to both type 1 and type 2 TTBs.

This Part 1 of EN 12899 specifies requirements for complete sign assemblies (including supports), signs (sign plates with sign faces), sign plates (without sign faces) and for other major components (retroreflective sheeting, supports and luminaires).
The main intended use of fixed signs is for the instruction and guidance of road users on public and private land.
Matters not covered by this standard:
a)   sign gantry and cantilever structures;
b)   signs with discontinuous messages, e.g. using light emitting diodes (LED), or fibre optics;
c)   variable message signs;
d)   signs used for temporary purposes;
e)   foundations;
f)   tests for extremely low temperatures.

This Part of EN 12899 describes the requirements for Factory production control (FPC), for Parts 1, 2 and 3 of EN 12899.

This Part 5 of EN 12899 describes the requirements for initial type testing (ITT), of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of EN 12899.

This Part 6 of EN 12899 describes the performance requirements for retroreflective sign face materials.

This Part 2 of EN 12899 specifies requirements for new transilluminated traffic bollards (TTBs) including their fixing, which may incorporate traffic signs (type 1 TTB) or may support traffic signs (type 2 TTB) to be used in traffic circulation areas. It covers performance requirements and test methods. Colorimetric and retroreflective properties as well as luminance of transilluminated illuminated portions are specified taking into account CIE recommendations. Structural requirements for TTBs include performance under static and dynamic loading. Provision is made for safety in use, including vehicle impact. Devices of similar function, but without transillumination or less than 600 mm in height, are not covered. NOTE Foundations are not specified in this standard but should be adequate to support the loads to be carried. Unless otherwise stated, clauses in this standard apply to both type 1 and type 2 TTBs.

This Part 3 of EN 12899 specifies requirements for new delineator posts and for new retroreflectors as separate products or combined together to be used in traffic circulation areas. It covers performance requirements and test methods. Colorimetric and retroreflective properties are specified taking into account CIE recommendations. Structural requirements include performance under static and dynamic loading. Provision is made for safety in use, including vehicle impact. To define durability this standard also includes performance levels to be maintained after natural weathering exposure. No requirements are given for the use of colours, dimensions and tolerances of delineator posts and retroreflectors.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for new Variable Message Signs (VMS).
VMS comprise two types, continuous and discontinuous signs:
- continuous signs are those that are similar to fixed signs, the only difference being that by some
electro-mechanical means they can show various messages.
NOTE 1 For example rotating prism signs, roller blinds.
- discontinuous signs create messages using individual elements that can be in one of two states (or more)
and can thereby create various messages on the same sign face.
NOTE 2 For example fibre optic signs, LED signs.
This document covers the performance requirements for Variable Message Signs used for the instruction and
guidance of road users on public and private land, including tunnels. In this document a number of different
performance requirements (visual performance, EMC, environmental performance, etc) are covered, as well
as durability.
The EMC, safety and environmental requirements for both types of VMS are included in this document
together with the visual performance for the discontinuous types VMS.
The visual performance for continuous signs and discontinuous signs which are externally illuminated is
covered by EN 12899-1.
This document defines performance limits and a range of performance classes for both sign assemblies
without vertical support and assemblies complete with vertical support.
Not covered by this document are:
a) sign gantries, cantilevers and foundations;
b) portable and temporary VMS;
c) signal heads;
d) sizes and shapes of VMS messages;
e) control units and monitoring units unless inside the test module.

This Part 1 of EN 12899 specifies requirements for complete sign assemblies (including supports), signs (sign plates with sign faces), sign plates (without sign faces) and for other major components (retroreflective sheeting, supports and luminaires). The main intended use of fixed signs is for the instruction and guidance of road users on public and private land. Matters not covered by this standard: a) sign gantry and cantilever structures; b) signs with discontinuous messages, e.g. using light emitting diodes (LED), or fibre optics; c) variable message signs; d) signs used for temporary purposes; e) foundations; f) tests for extremely low temperatures.

This standard specifies the visual performance for road users of retroreflective sheeting materials, as expressed by their retroreflection in vehicle headlamp illumination and their reflection and chromaticity in daylight.

This document specifies requirements for new traffic cones and new traffic cylinders with retroreflective properties.
This document specifies minimum essential visual and physical performance characteristics; test methods for determination of product performance and the means by which this performance may be communicated to the user and the public including safety enforcement agencies.
The document provides a series of categories or classes by which a traffic cone or traffic cylinder may be specified for use in different applications in accordance with best practice.
In the case of physical properties, performance levels and indicative tests are provided for cold weather, stability, and impact resistance when dropped. Requirements for visual recognition properties, colour, retroreflectivity and luminance are provided.
All of the tests contained in this document already exist in one or more national technical standard(s) of Member State(s), or in legislative requirement(s) or code(s) of practice of Member State(s).
Provision for identification and marking to declared levels of performance is provided.
There are other product shapes which perform similar functions. This document does not cover devices made in other shapes, or which do not meet the design requirements of this document.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for new Variable Message Signs (VMS).
VMS comprise two types, continuous and discontinuous signs:
-   continuous signs are those that are similar to fixed signs, the only difference being that by some electro mechanical means they can show various messages.
NOTE 1   For example rotating prism signs, roller blinds.
-   discontinuous signs create messages using individual elements that can be in one of two states (or more) and can thereby create various messages on the same sign face.
NOTE 2   For example fibre optic signs, LED signs.
This document covers the performance requirements for Variable Message Signs used for the instruction and guidance of road users on public and private land, including tunnels. In this document a number of different performance requirements (visual performance, EMC, environmental performance, etc) are covered, as well as durability.
The EMC, safety and environmental requirements for both types of VMS are included in this document together with the visual performance for the discontinuous types VMS.
The visual performance for continuous signs and discontinuous signs which are externally illuminated is covered by EN 12899-1.
This document defines performance limits and a range of performance classes for both sign assemblies without vertical support and assemblies complete with vertical support.
Not covered by this document are:
a)   sign gantries, cantilevers and foundations;
b)   portable and temporary VMS;
c)   signal heads;
d)   sizes and shapes of VMS messages;
e)   control units and monitoring units unless inside the test module.

This document specifies requirements for new traffic cones and new traffic cylinders with retroreflective properties.
This document specifies minimum essential visual and physical performance characteristics; test methods for determination of product performance and the means by which this performance may be communicated to the user and the public including safety enforcement agencies.
The document provides a series of categories or classes by which a traffic cone or traffic cylinder may be specified for use in different applications in accordance with best practice.
In the case of physical properties, performance levels and indicative tests are provided for cold weather, stability, and impact resistance when dropped. Requirements for visual recognition properties, colour, retroreflectivity and luminance are provided.
All of the tests contained in this document already exist in one or more national technical standard(s) of Member State(s), or in legislative requirement(s) or code(s) of practice of Member State(s).
Provision for identification and marking to declared levels of performance is provided.
There are other product shapes which perform similar functions. This document does not cover devices made in other shapes, or which do not meet the design requirements of this document.

This part of EN 12899:2001 specifies requirements for new fixed signs :
¾ non-retroreflective and retroreflective fixed signs ;
¾ non-retroreflective and retroreflective fixed signs when they are illuminated at night by external lighting luminaires ; and
¾ transilluminated signs.
The main intended use of fixed signs is for the instruction and guidance of road users on public and private land.
It defines performance limits and a range of performance classes for both sign assemblies without vertical supports and assemblies complete with vertical supports, as well as sign faces and supporting substrates, sign fixings and supports and external lighting luminaires.
Colorimetric and retroreflective properties as well as the luminance are specified. The retroreflective properties are in respect of materials based on the use of glass bead technology only. Structural requirements for signs and sign supports include performance under static and dynamic loading.
It also defines performance levels to be maintained after natural weathering exposure.
NOTE   Where tests for extremely low temperatures are required they should be in accordance with the customer's requirements.