Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual (Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Roadworks and Temporary Situations) was issued by the Department for Transport in 2006. On high-speed roads, all vehicles stopping on the highway for work purposes or inspections must comply with Chapter 8.
IT STATES:
"On high-speed roads, all vehicles stopping on the highway for work purposes or inspections shall be equipped with high visibility rear markings."
HIGH VISIBILITY REAR MARKINGS SHOULD COMPRISE EITHER:
(a) chevron markings comprising alternate strips of fluorescent orange-red retro reflective material and fluorescent yellow non-retro reflective material, of not less than 150 mm width each, inclined at 45-60° to the horizontal and pointing upwards.
OR
(b) a solid block of fluorescent orange-red retro reflective material.
The markings described should cover as much of the rear-facing portion of the vehicle as possible without obscuring windows, vehicle lighting, or registration plates. A vehicle used for work purposes should be identified by displaying a reflective sign with the phrase "HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE".
In addition, there are other specific circumstances that require reflective strips along the sides and rear edges of vehicles.
WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NEED TO COMPLY: