3M High Visibility Safety Markings  are self-adhesive retro-reflective tapes that enable a vehicle to be clearly recognised whether moving or stationary, by day or night. The markings increase the safety of vehicle operators, other road users and pedestrians.

"Research has shown that adding retro-reflective contour markings, reduced accidents involving trucks and cars under poor visibility conditions by 95%" Reflect UK

"Approximately 40% of road accidents occur during twilight, night and dawn, in spite of the fact that less than one third of traffic is on the road during these hours." Government Statistics

As traffic volumes increase and organisations demand more from the transportation of goods, the need for safety is paramount and clear safety markings have their part to play.  

Vehicles that are visible from a greater distance, in poor weather conditions and at night, helps ensure the avoidance of unnecessary accidents.

Users of the product have reported that the resulting reduction in accidents and vehicle downtime makes the application of safety marking tape a highly cost effective option. 

3M High Visibility Tape;

• Provides a durability of up to seven years  
• It is nine times more reflective than standard reflective films
• It is visible up to 1000 metres. 
• Pre-sealed edges ensure moisture and dirt cannot penetrate the material
• Provides Increased visibility in all weather conditions 
• Improves the safety record of vehicle operators
• Can contribute towards liability payments

ECE104 - Guidelines for Contour Markings 

This regulation will provide guidance for retro-reflective markings on long and heavy goods vehicles  operating on our roads.
  
By July 2011 it will be mandatory for all vehicles over 7.5tonnes, including their trailers to be fitted with high visibility markings.  

To be compliant with ECE104 the material must be e-marked and comprise of a reflective strip on the rear and sides of vehicles will be suitable. The reflective material should be a minimum of 50mm wide and no more than 60mm wide and identify the overall width and at least 80% of the total length of the vehicle, as the diagram above. 

For full details download a copy of our ECE104 Product Card

Chapter 8 Regulations

Chapter 8 of the Traffic Sign Manual was issued to provide guidelines for companies operating vehicles on public highways.  Section five outlines what conspicuous markings are needed on vehicles that intentionally stop for work purposes on public highways.  It includes vehicles large and small from HGV to road maintenance trucks, small vans and cars. Vans will need to be permanently marked up where as cars can have temporary magnetic strips applied as and when required.

Chapter 8 is only a recommendation but it is being widely adopted by many companies who operate vehicles in temporary traffic management sistuations as it assists in providing additional safety for those working on and using public highways.  

Examples of how different vehicles should be marked up to Chapter 8 specifications are highlighted below.

For full details download a copy of the  Chapter 8 Product Card 

 High Visibility Markings Brochure 

 Guidelines from REMA (Retroreflective Equipment Manufacturers Association) on Chapter 8 and ECE104