EN 12899-1 Reflective Sheeting: RA1 and RA2 Classes
EN 12899-1 RA1/RA2 classes for European fixed road signs: meaning, paperwork, and how to write the class into an export RFQ.
What is EN 12899-1?
EN 12899-1 is the European standard family used for fixed vertical road traffic signs. Buyers commonly discuss photometric classes RA1 and RA2, plus color and durability expectations. National annexes may add rules — they do not replace naming the EN class and version.
RA1 vs RA2 (orientation only)
| Class | Typical positioning | Catalog starting point |
|---|---|---|
| RA1 | Entry / lower performance band | Engineer grade |
| RA2 | Higher band on many road programs | HIP / microprismatic traffic |
Demo map only — final class comes from the SKU report that names EN 12899-1 and the lab.
Paperwork buyers often request
- DoC / CE context where applicable
- Test report citing EN 12899-1 version
- Color and durability statements per SKU
- Batch or roll ID for incoming inspection
RFQ snippet
Standard: EN 12899-1 (version if known)
Class: RA1 / RA2
Colors / roll size / qty / port:
Documents: DoC / test report / SDSRelated pages
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