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Blinc Light Illuminated Safety Chevrons have been developed and refined over many years to ensure that they exceed current guidelines and minimum requirements. On this page, you can get access to expert-written documents and whitepapers on our products.
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Illuminating the rear facing Chevrons on vehicles engaged in works on the Highway (Road)
Access our whitepaper on the evolving regulations for illuminated red elements on vehicles operating near traffic lanes. Written by expert Keith Smith, CEng FCIHT FIHE MIET TechIOSH RegTTME, and a consultant to the Department for Transport, this document provides essential insights for safety and efficiency. Download it now!
Background: Blinc Light® has introduced technology that backlights reflective materials on works vehicles to improve conspicuity on highways. This report examines the lawfulness of such illumination under UK regulations.
Regulations Overview: The Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 strictly control vehicle lighting, allowing only specific colours and types of lights. Rear-facing lights must be red, with exceptions for certain authorised traffic signs and retroreflective markings.
Conclusion: Backlighting red elements of chevron markings or solid red material is not prohibited by existing regulations.
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E11 10R06/01 11255
(Inverter)
eClass 14 / 35030590
(Red reflective on panel)
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* Based on standard average industry figures and calculated on: Class 2 Chevrons approx visibility range of up to 1000 metres, Full beam headlights approx range 120-metres. Allowing for the standard beam to be lower.
Additional figures based on certification testing or industry-credited sources as listed.
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