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.
Good reasons to look at Chapter 8 chevron kits in Bournemouth
- Vans that stop at kerbsides in Bournemouth to repair, survey or unload are easier for approaching drivers to pick out with high-visibility rear chevrons.
- Utility and highway contractors working on roads in and around Bournemouth are often asked for Chapter 8 rear markings before their vehicles are allowed on site.
- If you're tendering for maintenance work with councils or utilities across Dorset, check whether contracts covering Bournemouth specify rear chevrons, and to what standard.
What Chapter 8 chevron kits cost in Bournemouth
Use these figures to budget: £325 to £895 per vehicle is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over the artwork.
| 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 |
Price depends on the area to be covered, how many cut-outs are needed around handles, lights and cameras, the grade of retroreflective film your contract specifies, whether old markings must come off, and how many vehicles are done in one visit. All figures are guides excluding VAT, confirmed when we have photos and your contract spec.
Options for your Bournemouth project
Side and contour markings
Extra markings for larger vehicles, fitted alongside the rear kit.
Car-derived or small van kit
Chevrons cut to the rear doors or tailgate of a small van.
Magnetic chevron panels
Removable sheets for occasional use on flat steel doors only.
Chapter 8 chevron kits in Bournemouth: 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 Bournemouth and Dorset
We cover Bournemouth and every other part of Dorset as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Postcode districts around Bournemouth include BH2, BH4, BH1 and BH3.
Also within reach of Bournemouth
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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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