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.
The case for Chapter 8 chevron kits in Northampton
- Utility and highway contractors working on roads in and around Northampton are often asked for Chapter 8 rear markings before their vehicles are allowed on site.
- Grounds maintenance and tree crews stopping on verges around Northampton face the same passing traffic as road crews, and their clients may ask for the same markings.
- A depot in Northampton with several works vans can have kits fitted in one visit, rather than sending vehicles away one at a time.
What Chapter 8 chevron kits cost in Northampton
Guide prices for Chapter 8 chevron kits run from £325 to £895 per vehicle, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked 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 Northampton project
Truck or tipper rear kit
Chevrons on tailgates, rear frames or box bodies, shaped around fittings.
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 Northampton: 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 Northampton and Northamptonshire
We cover Northampton and every other part of Northamptonshire 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 Northampton include NN1, NN2, NN3 and NN5.
Other towns near Northampton
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- Chapter 8 chevron kits in Milton Keynes 15 mi
Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price Chapter 8 chevron kits at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.
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