Chapter 8

Chapter 8 is part of the Highway Code & official red book regulations in the Traffic Signs Manual issued by the Department for Transport. The Traffic Signs Manual offers guidance on the use of traffic signs and reflective road markings. The regulations and requirements should be followed to reduce the risk of injury or danger of operatives and the public. This is done by increasing the visibility of the obstruction through chevron markings for vehicles.

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.

Design requirements

Department of Transport’s documentation.

Your vehicle should be compatible with Chapter 8 if it is stopped or being used for work on a highway or a high-speed road. In order to do this, reflective vehicle markings are used.