THE HOMOLOGATION SYSTEM
A M Serres · Highway engineer · 1982
In order to control better the quality and effectiveness of materials used in roadmarkings, the French government instigated, 25 years ago, a product homologation system whereby only homologated (i.e. approved) materials may be used on French roads. This was done with a view to ensuring a higher standard of markings and thus an improved road safety tool. In this paper the author describes how a product is homologated and details the strenuous trials it must undergo before it may be used on the road network. (Author/TRRL)