NBN EN 12899-1:2008

Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 1: Fixed signs

ACTIVE

About this standard

Languages
German, English, French and Dutch
Type
NBN
Standards committee
CEN/TC 226 (Road equipment)
Status
ACTIVE
Publication date
29 January 2008
ICS Code
93.080.30 (Road equipment and installations)
Withdrawn Date
Price
€ 184,00

Summary

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.