CE Marking for vertical road signs

Products and components subject to CE marking:

• retroreflective films
• supports (poles)
• signals (panel, including the support, reinforcement elements and fixings with materials visible on the face)
• complete signals (complete set including panel, face material and brackets).

Regulatory Focus

The conformity of permanent vertical road signs, marketed in the European Union countries, must be demonstrated through Factory Production Control (FPC) initial tests.
The tests must be performed by an independent Notified Body which, after the checks, issues a Conformity Certificate of product performance and allows the application of CE marking to permanent vertical signage .
From 1 January 2013, the CE marking must be obtained in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (CPR) in accordance with EN 12899 and the M/111 mandate given by the European Commission to the CEN (European Committee for Standardisation), which sets out the criteria for the application of harmonised standards to fixed road traffic equipment.

Certification Procedure

• Inspections at the company: verification of compliance with the requirements and applicable legislation at the production factory;
• certification, after the successful completion of the inspection;
• periodic checks to certify compliance and renew the certification, at least once a year.

Why RINA?

RINA is a Notified Body for the certification of product, authorised to operate for the following harmonised standards:

• EN 12899-1 “Permanent vertical signage for road traffic - Part 1: Permanent Signals”;
• EN 12899-2 “Permanent vertical signage for road traffic - Part 2: Transilluminated Traffic Bollards (TTB)”;
• EN 12899-3 “Permanent vertical signage for road traffic - Part 3: Margin Delineators and Refractive Devices”.

Q&A

Is the CE marking sufficient to market the signals?
In addition to the application of the CE marking, the manufacturer must draw up and provide a copy of its Declaration of Performance (DOP).

Is it only the road sign supports that needs to be CE-marked?
The CE marking refers to the panel, i.e. the structure that includes the support, reinforcement elements, and hardware.

Are temporary construction site signs subject to CE marking?
No, only permanent vertical road signs have to be CE-marked.

Can initial type tests be performed by the manufacturer?
No, performing the type tests is the task and the responsibility of a Notified Body.