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.
Where Chapter 8 chevron kits can pay off in Cambridge
- A depot in Cambridge with several works vans can have kits fitted in one visit, rather than sending vehicles away one at a time.
- Delivery, recovery and refuse vehicles that stop briefly on busy Cambridge streets can carry rear chevrons too, where their contracts ask for them.
- Utility and highway contractors working on roads in and around Cambridge are often asked for Chapter 8 rear markings before their vehicles are allowed on site.
What Chapter 8 chevron kits cost in Cambridge
The figures in this table are guide prices, from £325 to £895 per vehicle, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.
| 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 Cambridge project
Truck or tipper rear kit
Chevrons on tailgates, rear frames or box bodies, shaped around fittings.
Magnetic chevron panels
Removable sheets for occasional use on flat steel doors only.
Medium or large van kit
Full rear-door coverage cut around handles, lights, hinges and the plate.
Chapter 8 chevron kits in Cambridge: 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 Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
From the middle of Cambridge to the edges of Cambridgeshire, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Addresses in CB2, CB1, CB3 and CB4 are all within our Cambridge coverage. From Peterborough, Cambridge is roughly 30 miles to the south-east.
Nearby towns we also cover
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- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Ely 15 mi
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Huntingdon 16 mi
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Haverhill 16 mi
- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Saint Neots 16 mi
If Chapter 8 chevron kits could help your business in Cambridge, the quote is free. Send pictures and sizes by form, phone or WhatsApp, and you will have a scaled design to approve before any work goes ahead.
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