High Visibility School Sign R2 Reflective Aluminium 900x1400mm

SSP’s market leading reflective road signs are made to exacting standards, giving our customers the best possible sign for their budgets.

These high visibility signs are specially developed for use in areas where visibility is imperative. We take the Traffic Signs & Signals Regulations compliant pictogram and supplementary plate, and print both onto a highly visible orange background

Reflectivity
This class R2 sign utilises retro-reflective materials that have the ability to reflect a significant proportion of emitted light back towards the light’s point of origin. This means that this sign is particularly visible at night when illuminated by the light from a vehicle’s headlamps.

Conforming to the new European road sign standard BS EN 12899-1:2007 (that replaced the UK’s now obsolete British Standard BS873), the reflectivity of this sign is classified as class R2 (the old class 1). This is a high intensity prismatic sign, with a very high reflectivity level. This higher grade of reflectivity has a minimum 10 year lifespan and can be installed on motorways, dual-carriageways and any stretch of lit roads.
 
Legalities: The design on this fixed road sign conforms to Chapter 8 specifications and the TSRGD guidelines. All fixed road signs are CE marked in accordance with BS EN 12899-1:2007

This sign's design and size conforms to the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 Specifications (Figure 545) as outlined here

Size: 3mm thick aluminium sign, 900x1400mm with channelling for post installation on rear

Delivery: 1-2 working days

Why buy from SSP Direct?
Established in 1999, our team has over 50 years of security and safety experience between us.  This experience really counts when it comes to sourcing / manufacturing our quality product range - with the savings we make being directly passed on to you at some of the UK's lowest online prices.

What standards do SSP’s fixed signs conform to?

Predominantly our fixed road signs, where relevant, comply to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD). In depth information on this statutory instrument can be found here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/contents/made

All of our road sign artwork is as per the directions and images shown on the TSRGD's web app (link: http://m.tsrgd.co.uk/). Furthermore, all of our fixed road signs are CE marked in accordance with BS EN 12899-1:2007.

Do the rivets holding the channelling in place show through on the face of the sign?

The impact on the aesthetics of the sign is minimal. We take great care to ensure that our signs are as aesthetically perfect as possible, even when riveted. We use specialist blind rivets, manufactured by the market leader. In essence, this means you cannot see the rivets that are holding the channelling in place on the front of the sign, thus giving you the best possible finish and a sign that is very easy to read.

For more info on Bollhoff Blind Riveting, see here: http://www.boellhoff.com/en/de/assembly_systems/riveting.php

What’s the difference between RA1 reflectivity and R2 reflectivity?

RA1 and R2 reflectivity is used for different purposes.

RA1 is the 'lower' standard of reflectivity. This is used on side or private roads and car parks, and has an expected useful lifespan of around 5 years.

R2 (Prismatic) reflectivity is the honeycomb style reflective that you would see on main roads throughout Europe. It has an expected lifespan of 10 years and is legally usable on roads, highways and motorways in the UK.

Why did Class Ref 1 become R2 and Class Ref 2 become RA1? I’m confused!!

BS EN 12899-1: 2007 - Permanent traffic signs were introduced on 1st January 2006 to bring the UK in line with harmonised European standards. This merely changed the name of materials used, not their construction.

In essence, Class 2 became RA1 and Class 1 became R2. As you can see from previous question, R2 is now the superior product.

The symbols you use on your signs – are they compliant and accepted by the likes of the Highways Agency?

The highways authority is the organisation that polices/regulates road signage. Whilst our signs’ designs and sizes comply to all current legislation, you will need to apply to your local highways authority for permission BEFORE you erect any permanent or temporary road sign in England & Wales.

On signs with channelling, do I need anything else to attach them to a post?

In short, yes. Depending on the size of your post and how you are looking to affix your signs, you'll need one of 3 things.

For a 50 or 76mm diameter post (90% of cases). These sign fixing clips can be found at these two links:

http://www.securitysafetyproducts.co.uk/security/safety-signs/pair-of-sign-post-fixings-antirotational-clips-50mm-58640.php

http://www.securitysafetyproducts.co.uk/security/safety-signs/pair-of-sign-post-brackets-antirotational-clips-76mm-58682.php)

For an oddly shaped or large post, you'd need to use banding, shown here:

http://www.securitysafetyproducts.co.uk/security/safety-signs/tamtorque-tamper-resistant-sign-fixing-clips-70100mm.php

Finally, if you're looking to show two signs back to back, you'd need the back to back fixing kit shown here:

http://www.securitysafetyproducts.co.uk/security/safety-signs/road-sign-back-to-back-fixing-kit-89mm-diameter-post.php

Always remember to check sizes before ordering post fixings!

How thick are your signs?

The aluminium plate on our signs is 3mm thick. This makes them extremely hardwearing and able to resist knocks from passers-by. Our 3mm thick signs have a greater thickness than many other manufacturers.

If I wanted to deter theft could I have these made in a material that has no scrap value?

Absolutely. This is not an uncommon request. The alternative to aluminium is 2mm thick Dibond Traffic signs. These are made for this purpose specifically. Essentially, this is a 2mm plastic plate, sandwiched in two 0.5mm aluminium extra thin sheets. RA1 or R2 reflective material, showing your message or symbol, is then affixed. This give you an equally good finish whilst being virtually worthless to thieves. These Dibond signs are available on request and usually cost the same as the 3mm thick aluminium ones.

Can I take one of your standard signs and add some text without it costing a fortune?

Yes. With dedicated printing facilities, we can create bespoke artwork at little to no extra cost. These invariably can also be made just as quickly. Another thing that sets us apart from the competition is our in-house designers. We use solely open source design software at SSP. This means that our design team are armed with professional quality, powerful and most importantly to you, free of charge artwork tools that can make your perfect sign without breaking the bank.