What is BS EN 12899-2 – Transilluminated traffic bollards about?
The BS EN 12899 series focuses on best practices and safety for road traffic signs. BS EN 12899-2 is the second part of the multi-series, and discusses transilluminated traffic bollards from a perspective of best practices and safety. BS EN 12899-2 provides you with guidelines for safety in use, including vehicle impact. BS EN 12899-2 lays out basic practices for maintaining safety and communicating messages to drivers and pedestrians.
BS EN 12899-2 is the second part of the multi-series that specifies requirements for new transilluminated traffic bollards 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. BS EN 12899-2 covers performance requirements and test methods.
Note 1: Devices of similar function, but without transillumination or less than 600 mm in height, are not covered.
Note 2: Foundations are not specified in BS EN 12899-2 but should be adequate to support the loads to be carried.
Who is BS EN 12899-2 – Transilluminated traffic bollards for?
BS EN 12899-2 on ‘fixed, vertical road traffic signs - transilluminated traffic bollards’ is useful for:
- Road transport authorities
- Relevant government bodies
- Manufacturers and suppliers of transilluminated traffic bollards
- Contractors executing bollard fixing
- Product design engineers / innovation teams
- Highway engineers
- Civil engineers
BS EN 12899-2 is designed for use by road authorities. BS EN 12899-2 can also be used by private developers who wish to use signs on their own land similar to those used on public highways. Why should you use BS EN 12899-2 – Transilluminated traffic bollards?
Road traffic control devices such as transilluminated traffic bollards play a critical role in road safety. The quality and performance of transilluminated traffic bollards are vital to minimize accidents and hazards.
BS EN 12899-2 provides information about transilluminated traffic bollards specifying their fitness for use based on foundations of adequate size, strength, and durability to withstand the effects of salt, impact, frost, and weathering. BS EN 12899-2 guidelines can be used to implement type approval and certification testing.
BS EN 12899-2 provides instructions on the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of the sign, including lamp replacement procedures. This mitigates risks for drivers, bikers, or pedestrians.
BS EN 12899-2 guidelines are a step towards preventing damage to life and limb as well as property.