Rear Chevron Marking

Rear chevron safety markings are required (or a solid block of fluorescent orange-red retroreflective material). Rear chevron safety markings have to be alternate strips of fluorescent orange-red retroreflective material and fluorescent yellow non-retroreflective material:

• Each at least 150 mm wide
• Inclined at 45-60° to horizontal and pointing upwards

Either chevron markings or a solid block of fluorescent orange-red retroreflective material. The chevron markings need to comprise alternate strips of fluorescent orange-red retroreflective material and fluorescent yellow non-retroreflective material, of not less than 150mm width each, inclined at 45-60° to the horizontal and pointing upwards.

Vehicles used for works purposes shall be identified by displaying to the rear “HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE”. “MOTORWAY MAINTENANCE” may be used instead when working on motorways only.

3M helps you meet Chapter 8 guidelines simply and effectively. 3M rear chevron markings are highly visible, protecting drivers, public and vehicles, even in the dead of night.

3M rear chevron markings help you to prevent fatalities and injuries, as well as avoiding costly repairs.

3M rear chevron markings meet all Chapter 8 design requirements. 3M Chapter 8 chevron kits ensure fuss-free application whatever the vehicle, from cars to HGVs.

Red reflective portion of the chevron safety markings made with 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting 4092:

• Exceeds minimum Class RA2 and Class R3B (microprismatic) as specified in Chapter 8Proven prismatic technology provides superior night time reflectivity
• Excellent durability and adhesion
• Edge-sealed to prevent moisture and dirt ingress

Yellow non-reflective fluorescent portion of our chevron safety markings:

• 3M™ Scotchcal™ Fluorescent Film Saturn Yellow 3485
• Powerful fluorescent colour for low light and dusk performance
• Excellent adhesion to vehicle

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