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.
Practical reasons to consider Chapter 8 chevron kits in Swindon
- A depot in Swindon with several works vans can have kits fitted in one visit, rather than sending vehicles away one at a time.
- Vans that stop at kerbsides in Swindon to repair, survey or unload are easier for approaching drivers to pick out with high-visibility rear chevrons.
- Delivery, recovery and refuse vehicles that stop briefly on busy Swindon streets can carry rear chevrons too, where their contracts ask for them.
What Chapter 8 chevron kits cost in Swindon
Pricing for Chapter 8 chevron kits is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £325 to £895 per vehicle + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.
| 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 Swindon project
Permanent self-adhesive kit
Bonded directly to the doors; the usual choice for working fleets.
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 Swindon: 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 Swindon and Wiltshire
Businesses in Swindon and elsewhere in Wiltshire get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. The Swindon postcode districts we quote for include SN1, SN2, SN3 and SN5.
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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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