1 Scope
This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for rigid and flexible
portable signs, barriers, self-supporting portable signs, “Stop/Go” and “Stop/Works”
signs, school crossing patrol signs, flat traffic delineators, flap signs, pedestrian
crossing and refuge beacons, internally illuminated posts, twin amber flashing light
units and retroreflective self-righting bollards.
NOTE The tests given in this British Standard are suitable for both initial type testing
and production testing.
Road studs are not covered by this British Standard.
BS 8442:2022+A1:2023 history
2023BS 8442:2022+A1:2023 Miscellaneous road traffic signs and devices. Requirements and test methods
2022BS 8442:2022 Miscellaneous road traffic signs and devices. Requirements and test methods
2015BS 8442:2015 Miscellaneous road traffic signs and devices. Requirements and test methods
2006BS 8442:2006 Miscellaneous road traffic signs and devices. Requirements and test methods
1987BS 873-4:1987 Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards - Specification for road studs
1984BS 873-7:1984 Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards - Specification for posts and fittings
1983BS 873-1:1983 Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards - Methods of test