Chapter 8 chevrons are rear markings of alternating red and fluorescent yellow retroreflective material, with the chevrons pointing upwards, fitted to vehicles that stop or work on the highway under the Traffic Signs Manual's Chapter 8 guidance.
Reasons to choose Chapter 8 chevron kits in Kempston
- Grounds maintenance and tree crews stopping on verges around Kempston face the same passing traffic as road crews, and their clients may ask for the same markings.
- Main contractors in Kempston may ask subcontractors to show their vehicle markings at site induction, so a properly cut kit helps avoid delays on the first day.
- Delivery, recovery and refuse vehicles that stop briefly on busy Kempston streets can carry rear chevrons too, where their contracts ask for them.
What Chapter 8 chevron kits cost in Kempston
The table shows guide prices for Chapter 8 chevron kits, starting from £325 and reaching about £895 per vehicle. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Car-derived or small van | £325 – £495 | £390 – £594 |
| Medium or large van | £395 – £695 | £474 – £834 |
| Truck or tipper rear | £595 – £895 | £714 – £1,074 |
Guide prices for a fitted Chapter 8 chevron kit run from £325 to £495 + VAT for a car-derived or small van, £395 to £695 + VAT for a medium or large van, and £595 to £895 + VAT for a truck or tipper rear.
Options for your Kempston project
Medium or large van kit
Full rear-door coverage cut around handles, lights, hinges and the plate.
Side and contour markings
Extra markings for larger vehicles, fitted alongside the rear kit.
Truck or tipper rear kit
Chevrons on tailgates, rear frames or box bodies, shaped around fittings.
Chapter 8 chevron kits in Kempston: permission and rules
Rear chevrons aren't usually an advertisement matter, so council consent doesn't come into it. What matters instead is Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, the guidance for vehicles that stop or work on the highway, together with the specification in your contract. Highway authorities, utilities and main contractors often add their own requirements, so send us the exact wording before we cut anything. Markings are kept off windows and away from lights, reflectors and the number plate, which must stay clearly visible. Chevrons don't change a vehicle's main colour, so the V5C isn't affected. Whether you work in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, treat your contract's spec as the standard and confirm it with your client.
Covering Kempston and Bedfordshire
Yes, Kempston is covered, as is the rest of Bedfordshire. For signs that are fixed to a wall or wired in, we arrange a visit to survey first. For window film, lettering or vehicle graphics, a set of photos with measurements is often all we need to put a price together. Addresses in MK42, MK40 and MK43 are all within our Kempston coverage. From Luton, Kempston is roughly 17 miles to the north.
Neighbouring towns
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Bedford 2 mi
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Ampthill 6 mi
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Milton Keynes 12 mi
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Saint Neots 12 mi
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Rushden 13 mi
Get a free quote for Chapter 8 chevron kits: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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