What is ECE104 Reglament?
ECE104 is a regulation that establishes guidelines for the use of reflective safety markings on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) operating throughout Europe.
Since July 2011, all newly registered HGVs over 7.5 tonnes and trailers over 3.5 tonnes operating in the UK, are required by law to be fitted with homologated retro-reflective markings. These must clearly outline the rear and sides of the vehicle to make it visible for up to 1000 meters in low light conditions.
ECE104 Regulation specifies the standard for the reflective materials used and where and how it must be positioned on the vehicle or trailer.
What are the requirements for conspicuity tapes for trucks according to ECE104 Reglament?
Conspicuity tapes for trucks (and other heavy goods vehicles) required under ECE104 must carry the “E-mark” to show that the tape has met the minimum requirements of the regulation. The markings need to be between 50mm to 60mm.
| Position on vehicle |
Colours |
|---|---|
| Front | White |
| Sides | Yellow or white |
| Rear | Red or yellow |
Vehicle Safety Markings requirements for ECE104 Reglament
Rear of the vehicle
- A complete contour line marking (box) needs to be applied if the rear of the vehicle is wider than 2100 mm
- The conspicuity tapes for trucks should be as close as practicable to the edge of the vehicle and should equate to at least 80% of the overall width of the vehicle
Side of the vehicle
- There are two options to choose from, a complete contour line marking (box) or a partial contour marking (corner ticks)
- Partial contour markings are the minimum requirement of ECE104 Reglament.
- The conspicuity tapes (markings) shall equate to at least 80% of:
A. The length of the vehicle (excluding the cab)
B. The length of the trailer (excluding the drawbar)
- The length of the upper corner marking tape must be a minimum of 250 mm in each direction
Why choose 3M Conspicuity Tapes for trucks?
- Excellent reflectivity
- Endures after outdoor exposure and frequent washing and cleaning
- Daytime appearance – bright, vibrant colours
- Ease of application
- Excellent adhesion to vehicles
- High quality, durable, all plastic construction – not susceptible to corrosion
3M Conspicuity Tapes approved by ECE104 Reglament
| For application on rigid-sided vehicles |
| Aluminium, stainless steel, automotive paint |
| 8 year warranty |
| White, yellow and red colors |
| Clear, pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Prismatic construction |
| Roll size 55mm x 50m |
| ECE104 compliant & E-mark (104 R – 00821) |
| Application temperature (10°C – 30°C) |
| Typical coefficient of Retroreflection, RA (cd/lux/m2) (white- 800; yellow – 645; red – 160) |
| Segmented tanker stickers for application on rigid-sided vehicles |
| Aluminium, stainless steel, automotive paint |
| 8 year warranty |
| White, yellow and red colors |
| Clear, pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Segmented prismatic construction |
| Roll size 50mm x 50m |
| ECE104 compliant & E-mark (104 R – 00821) |
| Application temperature (10°C – 30°C) |
| ypical coefficient of Retroreflection, RA (cd/lux/m2) (white – 800; yellow – 645; red – 160) |
| For application on rigid-sided vehicles |
| Aluminium, stainless steel, automotive paint |
| 5 year warranty |
| White, yellow and red colors |
| Clear, pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Metalised construction |
| Roll size 51mm x 50m |
| ECE104 compliant & E-mark (104 R – 003994) |
| Application temperature (10°C – 30°C) |
| For application on curtain-sided vehicles |
| 3M approved coated curtains, not older than 6 months |
| 3 year warranty |
| White, yellow and red colors |
| Clear, pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Flexible, prismatic construction |
| Roll size 52mm x 50m |
| ECE104 compliant & E-mark (104 R – 003189) |
| Application temperature (10°C – 30°C) |
| Segmented markings for application on curtain-sided vehicles |
| 3M approved coated curtains, not older than 6 months |
| 3 year warranty |
| White, yellow and red colors |
| Clear, pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Flexible, segmented prismatic construction |
| Roll size 51mm x 50m |
| ECE104 compliant & E-mark (104 R – 003189) |
| Application temperature (10°C – 30°C) |
