Passive Safety of SupportStructures For Road Equipment

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
12767:2007
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corrigenda
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October 2009 and
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Passive safety of
support structures for
road equipment
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BS EN 12767:2007
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12767:2007. It

supersedes BS EN 12767:2000 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical
Committee B/509, Road equipment, to Subcommittee B/509/10, Breakaway
safety.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
Additional information
BS EN 12767:2007 is a supporting standard to standards prepared under the
requirements of the European Commission Mandate M/111, Circulation
fixtures, given under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
BS EN 12767:2007 gives a test method and a classification system for

determining the performance of road equipment support structures, such as
lighting columns and traffic sign supports, in terms of the potential risk of
injury to vehicle occupants when in collision with such support structures.
BS EN 12767:2007 is a standard which sets down performance values rather
than a method of manufacture. It has, in most cases, several performance
classes for each property. Some of these classes have a range of values. A
manufacturer can supply a product that has the lowest value and still meets
that class. Purchasers need to be aware of this when specifying requirements.
Recommended classes for different situations considered most suitable for
UK practice are given in National Annex NA.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

This British Standard was
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BSI 2009 31 October 2009 Text amended in NA.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. Tables NA.1,
NA.2 and NA.3 deleted. Table NA.4 renumbered as
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12767
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM November 2007
ICS 93.080.30 Supersedes EN 12767:2000
English Version
Passive safety of support structures for road equipment -

Requirements, classification and test methods
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Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................5
4 Test parameters .....................................................................................................................................8
4.1 General parameters ...............................................................................................................................8

4.2 Backfill types..........................................................................................................................................9
4.3 Particular test parameters for different roadside objects ...............................................................10
5 Requirements .......................................................................................................................................11
5.1 General..................................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Basic requirements..............................................................................................................................12
5.3 Additional requirements for cantilever and gantry sign supports .................................................13
5.4 Deemed to comply ...............................................................................................................................13
5.5 Selection of items for test and product families ..............................................................................13
5.6 Non-harmful support structures ........................................................................................................15
6 Impact test method ..............................................................................................................................15
6.1 Test site ................................................................................................................................................15
6.2 Test vehicle ..........................................................................................................................................15
6.3 Test item ...............................................................................................................................................17
6.4 Installation ............................................................................................................................................17
6.5 Position of the impact point and impact angle.................................................................................18
6.6 Test data to be recorded .....................................................................................................................19
6.7 Test vehicle impact and exit speed....................................................................................................19
6.8 Test vehicle approach angle...............................................................................................................20
6.9 Test vehicle instrumentation ..............................................................................................................21
6.10 Photographic coverage .......................................................................................................................21
6.11 Test report ............................................................................................................................................22
6.12 Test data decimal rounding ................................................................................................................22
Annex A (normative) Backfill types ...............................................................................................................23
Annex B (normative) Compaction of the backfill soil ..................................................................................24
Annex C (normative) Evaluation of the performance of HE and LE lighting columns within a
family.....................................................................................................................................................25
Annex D (normative) Test report....................................................................................................................26
Annex E (normative) Vehicle data and dimensions .....................................................................................29
Annex F (normative) Deemed to comply .......................................................................................................31
Annex G (informative) Bogie vehicle .............................................................................................................32
Annex H (informative) Roof deformation ......................................................................................................33
Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................34
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Foreword
This document (EN 12767:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 226 Road equipment,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by May 2008.
This document supersedes EN 12767:2000.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
The severities of accidents for vehicle occupants are affected by the performance of support structures for
items of road equipment under impact. Based on safety considerations, these can be made in such a way that
they detach or yield under vehicle impact.
This European Standard provides a common basis for testing of vehicle impacts with items of road equipment
support.
This European standard considers three categories of passive safety support structures:
high energy absorbing (HE);
low energy absorbing (LE);
non-energy absorbing (NE).
Energy absorbing support structures slow the vehicle considerably and thus the risk of secondary accidents
with structures, trees, pedestrians and other road users can be reduced.
Non-energy absorbing support structures permit the vehicle to continue after the impact with a limited
reduction in speed. Non-energy absorbing support structures may provide a lower primary injury risk than
energy absorbing support structures.
In this European Standard, several levels of performance are given using the two main criteria related to the
performance under impact of each of the three energy absorbing categories of support structure.
Support structures with no performance requirements for passive safety are class 0.
There are four levels of occupant safety.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 provide increasing levels of safety in that order by reducing impact severity. For these levels
two tests are required:
test at 35 km/h to ensure satisfactory functioning of the support structure at low speed.
test at the class impact speed (50, 70 and 100) as given in Table 1.
Level 4 comprises very safe support structures classified by means of a simplified test at the class impact
speed.
All the tests use a light vehicle to verify that impact severity levels are satisfactorily attained and compatible
with safety for occupants of a light vehicle.
The different occupant safety levels and the energy absorption categories will enable national and local road
authorities to specify the performance level of an item of road equipment support structures in terms of the
effect on occupants of a vehicle impacting with the structure. Factors to be taken into consideration include:
perceived injury accident risk and probable cost benefit;

type of road and its geometrical layout;
typical vehicle speeds at the location;
presence of other structures, trees and pedestrians;
presence of vehicle restraint systems.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies performance requirements and defines levels in passive safety terms
intended to reduce the severity of injury to the occupants of vehicles impacting with the permanent road
equipment support structures. Consideration is also given to other traffic and pedestrians. Three energy
absorption types are considered and test methods for determining the level of performance under various
conditions of impact are given.
This European Standard excludes vehicle restraint systems, noise barriers and transilluminated traffic bollards.
It also excludes temporary traffic control devices.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 40-3-2, Lighting columns - Part 3-2: Design and verification-Verification by testing
EN 40-3-3, Lighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification-Verification by calculation
EN 933-1, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size distribution -
Sieving method
EN 933-2, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates Part 2: Determination of particle size distribution
Test sieves, nominal size of apertures
EN 1317-1, Road restraint systems Part 1: Terminology and general criteria for test methods
ISO 6487, Road vehicles Measurement techniques in impact tests Instrumentation
ISO 10392, Road vehicles with two axles Determination of centre of gravity
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
impact test
test where a test vehicle impacts a test road equipment support structure item
3.2
impact angle
angle between the intended direction of traffic and the approach path of the test vehicle into the test item,
which is oriented as it would when typically in service
3.3
impact point
initial point of impact between the test vehicle and the test item
3.4
impact speed, vi
speed of the vehicle measured along the test vehicle approach path at a point no further than 6 m before the
impact point
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NOTE For further details, see 6.7.
3.5
exit speed, ve
speed of the test vehicle after impact with the test item, measured along the line of the extended approach
path at a point 12 m beyond the impact point
NOTE For further details, see 6.7.
3.6
test vehicle
commercially available production model passenger car used in impact tests to evaluate the performance of a
test item
3.7
test item
complete system of a support structure including the road equipment to be supported
3.8
support structure
system used to support items of road equipment
NOTE Items of equipment may include luminaires, traffic signs, traffic signals, telephones and utility cables. The
system includes posts, poles, structural elements, foundations, detachable mechanisms, if used, and any other
components used to support the particular item of equipment.
3.9
lighting column
support intended to hold one or more luminaires, consisting of one or more parts: a post, possibly an
extension piece and, if necessary, a bracket
NOTE It does not include columns for catenary lighting.
3.10
utility pole
structure used to support power transmission or telecommunication cables
3.11
cantilever support
support system with a single post and a cantilever arm that supports signs, signals or other equipment
mounted over traffic lanes
3.12
gantry support
support system spanning a carriageway with one or more posts on each side of carriageway that supports
signs, signals or other equipment mounted over the traffic lanes
3.13
ASI
Acceleration Severity Index
value calculated from the triaxial vehicle accelerations
NOTE The maximum ASI value is considered as an assessment of the accident severity for the occupants of the
impacting vehicle. ASI is a non-dimensional quantity. ASI is calculated in accordance with EN 1317-1.
3.14
THIV
Theoretical Head Impact Velocity
velocity, expressed in km/h, where a hypothetical "point mass" occupant impacts the surfaces of a
hypothetical occupant compartment
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NOTE THIV is calculated in accordance with EN 1317-1.
3.15
ballast
mass added to a vehicle other than dummy and/or instrumentation, to simulate cargo and/or achieve desired
inertial test mass
3.16
dummy
artefact or surrogate occupant used to simulate the effects of and/or study the dynamic response of an
occupant in the test vehicle
3.17
kerb mass
mass of the test vehicle type, with standard equipment, maximum capacity of engine fuel, oil and coolant
NOTE It does not include occupants and cargo.
3.18
inertial test mass
mass of the test vehicle including fluids (not necessarily the maximum capacity of fluids), and all items rigidly
attached to the vehicles structure, including a ballast and instrumentation, but excluding a dummy
3.19
gross static mass
total vehicle static mass
sum of inertial test mass and mass of the dummy
3.20
bending moment resistance of a lighting column
resistance to bending moment Mu at ground level
NOTE bending moment resistance of a lighting column is calculated or tested in accordance with EN 40-3-2 and 40-
3-3.
3.21
mass of a lighting column
total mass of the column above ground level including shaft and bracket arm, if fitted
NOTE Luminaires, connection devices and cables are excluded.
3.22
length of a column
length of a column (h + w/2) is the height of the column (h) plus half of the horizontal projection of the bracket
(w)
NOTE h and w are defined by EN 40-1.
3.23
product family
product series of the same type in various sizes, made from the same materials using the same design and
general construction method, and having the same mechanism or construction designed to separate, break or
deform on impact
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4 Test parameters
4.1 General parameters
4.1.1 Speed class
The manufacturer shall select the speed classes under which the support structure is tested from Table 1. A
test shall be carried out at each of the two impact speeds for the selected speed class, except in the case of
non-harmful small support structures described in 5.6.
Table 1 Impact speeds
Speed class Impact speeds

km/h km/h
50 35 and 50
70 35 and 70
100 35 and 100
4.1.2 Energy absorption categories
Support structures shall be classified according to the energy absorbing category for the selected speed class
related to the exit speed in Table 2. The categories are High Energy absorbing (HE), Low Energy absorbing
(LE) and Non-Energy absorbing (NE) support structures.
Table 2 Energy absorption categories
Impact speed, vI 50 70 100

km/h
Exit speed, ve
Energy absorption category
km/h
HE ve = 0 0 ve 5 0 ve 50
LE 0 < v e 5 5 < ve 30 50 < ve 70

NE 5 < ve 50 30 < ve 70 70 < ve 100
If the actual impact speed is not the nominal speed but is still within permitted tolerances given in 6.7, the
measured exit speed used for energy absorption categorisation according to Table 2 shall be adjusted, in
relation to the actual measured impact speed, to the value of adjusted exit speed given by the formula
2 2 2
V NOMINAL IMPACT SPEED V MEASURED IMPACT SPEED +V MEASURED EXIT SPEED =V ADJUSTED EXIT SPEED (1)
For a combination of a high impact speed and low exit speed, the formula returns invalid results. When the
sum under the square root is a negative number, the measured exit speed is of such low value that the
adjusted exit speed goes below zero. For such cases theoretical adjustments are not appropriate and the exit
speed shall be taken as 0 km/h.
4.1.3 Levels of occupant safety
Support structures shall be classified in terms of the occupant safety level by means of the ASI and THIV
values, related to the speed class and energy absorbing categories in Table 5. Occupant safety level NE4 is
restricted to non-harmful products, as described in 5.6.
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4.2 Backfill types
The manufacturer shall select the type(s) of backfill and foundation to be used in the tests from those given in
Table 3.
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Table 3 Backfill type
Backfill type Name Definition

S Standard soil Clause A.1
R Rigid Clause A.2
X Special By the manufacturer
NOTE Standard soil is recommended when testing new support structures.
The backfill types are described in Annex A. The control and installation of the backfill is described in Annex B.
4.3 Particular test parameters for different roadside objects
4.3.1 Lighting columns
Luminaires and cables to luminaires shall be installed when a lighting column is tested, including typical
underground cables and connection boxes and/or fuse units if the lighting column is intended for use with
such items.
Overhead cables need not be installed for the impact test. However, if overhead cables are to be used in
actual installations, the effect of the overhead cable and its fixing arrangement shall be known from other tests
with similar columns.
Underground cables shall be fixed outside the backfill volume in such a way that that the fixing does not allow
the cable to move from the fixing point during the test. Overhead cables shall to be installed to simulate the
fixing on adjacent columns/posts in service.
4.3.2 Traffic sign supports
A sign plate shall be installed when a sign support is tested. Luminaires or transilluminated signs or other
electrical equipment and cables including typical underground cables and connection boxes and/or fuse units,
shall be installed if the sign support is intended for use with such items.
4.3.3 Traffic signal supports
The maximum intended number of signal heads together with cables including underground cables,
connection boxes and/or fuse units shall be installed when a traffic signal support is tested.
4.3.4 Utility poles
Overhead cables are needed in the impact test unless the effect of the overhead cable and its fixing type on
the performance is known from other tests with a similar utility pole type. At least three utility poles shall be
installed when overhead cables are used.
4.3.5 Mailboxes
Mailboxes shall be tested with the maximum mass of mail for which they are intended, typically 0,5 kg/dm of
the volume of the mailbox.
4.3.6 Pedestrian restraint systems
If pedestrian restraint systems are evaluated according to this standard, they shall at a minimum be tested for
the risk of occupant compartment penetration whilst impacting against the terminal, in the direction of the
longitudinal axis of the system, and any other location and angle that may be considered dangerous.
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NOTE A recommendation is to use one of the tests TC 1.1.50, TC 1.1.80 or TC 1.1.100 of EN 1317-3 as a reference
to determine a comparable test situation.
4.3.7 Multilegged supports
For multilegged support structures, with intended installation perpendicular to the carriageway, and where the
projected clear openings at the 20 impact direction between the support structure legs are not less than 1,5
m, the tests shall be carried out against one leg with the test vehicle impact point central to that leg. Where the
same projected clear openings between legs are less than 1,5 m, the tests shall be carried out against two
legs with the test vehicle impact point aligned midway between two supports.
The test results are valid for sign plates and fixings that do not restrain the impacted legs significantly more
than in the specific tests.
4.3.8 Other support structures

Support structures, such as multipurpose supports, camera supports, weather and traffic monitoring device
support, advertisement installations or other items not specified above, may also be tested in accordance with
this European Standard. In this case the test configuration shall be based on the principles described in 4.3.1
to 4.3.7.
5 Requirements
5.1 General
The requirements are divided into two sections:
basic requirements (5.2);
additional requirements for cantilever and gantry sign supports (5.3).
Class 0 has no performance requirements and no test is required.
Performance type of each tested support structure is expressed as a combination of speed class, energy
absorption category and occupant safety level, determined by the alternatives in Table 4, and noted in the
corresponding format, e.g. 100HE2, 70LE1.
Table 4 Performance types
Alternatives Clause
Speed class 50, 70 or 100 4.1.1
Energy absorption category HE, LE or NE 4.1.2
Occupant safety level 1, 2, 3 or 4 4.1.3
In order to qualify as a certain type, the support structure shall meet the basic requirements of 5.2 and the
additional requirements of 5.3 for both the high speed (50 km/h, 70 km/h or 100 km/h) and the low speed (35
km/h) tests. The ASI and THIV values shall be less than the maximum limits in both corresponding tests as
given in Table 5.
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5.2 Basic requirements
5.2.1 Predictable behaviour
The test item shall technically behave in a manner predicted by the manufacturer, in terms of shearing or
detaching, deforming only, or deforming and shearing. The levels of occupant safety and exit speed need not
be predicted.
If the test item fails to behave in the manner predicted, a performance class shall not be declared.
5.2.2 Road user or vehicle occupant risk
5.2.2.1 Detached elements and penetration
The test item or detached elements, fragments or other major debris from the test item shall not penetrate the
occupant compartment. The windscreen may be fractured but shall not be penetrated.
5.2.2.2 Vehicle behaviour
The vehicle shall remain upright for not less than 12 m beyond the impact point with a roll angle less than 45
and a pitch angle less than 45 .
NOTE Yawing is accepted.
5.2.2.3 Acceleration severity index (ASI)
The maximum ASI value in relation to each speed class, energy absorption category and occupant safety
level shall not exceed the value specified in Table 5.
5.2.2.4 Theoretical Head Impact Velocity (THIV)
The maximum THIV value in relation to each speed class, energy absorption category and occupant safety
level shall not exceed the value specified in Table 5.
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Table 5 Occupant safety
Speeds
Mandatory low speed impact Speed class impact tests

Energy absorption Occupant test 50 km/h, 70 km/h and 100
35 km/h km/h
categories safety level
Maximum values Maximum values
ASI THIV ASI THIV
km/h km/h
HE 1 1,0 27 1,4 44
HE 2 1,0 27 1,2 33
HE 3 1,0 27 1,0 27
LE 1 1,0 27 1,4 44
LE 2 1,0 27 1,2 33
LE 3 1,0 27 1,0 27
NE 1 1,0 27 1,2 33
NE 2 1,0 27 1,0 27
NE 3 0,6 11 0,6 11
NE 4 No requirement No See 5.6
requirement
For a given combination of the energy absorption category and occupant safety level, the ASI and THIV
values, rounded in accordance with 6.12, shall not exceed the maximum values specified in Table 5 for both
the low impact speed and the high impact speed tests.
5.3 Additional requirements for cantilever and gantry sign supports
Fifteen minutes after the impact the lowest point of the support structure or of any signs mounted on it may not
be lower than 4,0 m. This time and height applies only to points located over the intended carriageways. Other
height limits may be specified by national regulations.
5.4 Deemed to comply
Standard metal tubes are often used as supports for traffic signs. Those particular types listed in Annex F
shall be regarded as complying with the classes of this standard identified in the Annex.
5.5 Selection of items for test and product families
5.5.1 General
A support structure shall be tested with a load corresponding to the maximum design load in respect of mass
and, if critical, area or other dimensions. Specific requirements for certain product types are as follows:
A lighting column shall be tested with the longest single arm bracket and luminaire of the greatest mass
related to the bracket length for which the column is designed, in terms of a declared bending moment
resistance at ground level, calculated or tested in accordance with EN 40-3-2 and EN 40-3-3. A successful
test result shall also be valid for the same column with a shorter single arm bracket or a double arm bracket of
the same general form and no greater overall height; with a luminaire mass resulting in an equal or less static
bending moment as during testing; and with a post top luminaire and no bracket arm.
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A traffic sign support shall be tested with the maximum height selected by the manufacturer, and with the
largest area of symmetrically mounted sign plate for which that height of support is designed, in terms of a
declared bending moment resistance at ground level.
A successful test result shall also be valid for a smaller area of sign plate; for asymmetric mounting of the sign
plate; and for the same support structure reduced in height but otherwise of exactly the same detailed
construction and dimensions. Due to the risk of penetration of the windscreen of an impacting car, the
untested reduced minimum height of the lower edge of the sign shall not be lower than 2,0 m. Lower
installations may be used, but risk of windscreen penetration shall be evaluated.
5.5.2 Product families
The largest size of any proposed product family shall be tested first, at the speed class selected and at low
speed.
NOTE Usually the largest size will have the greatest resistance to load, in terms of bending moment resistance at
ground level.
Depending on the results of these tests, further tests shall be carried out as follows:
a) If the tested item complies with the NE category, no further tests are required. A product family may be
declared for the tested item, and all smaller members of the family for which technical data has been
provided, with the same speed class, energy absorption category, and occupant safety level as the tested
item. Due to risk of penetration of the windscreen of an impacting car, the untested reduced minimum
height shall not be lower than 2,0 m. Lower installations shall be subject to a specific test.
b) If the tested item complies with the HE or LE category, further testing shall be carried out on the smallest
member of the proposed product family, at the selected speed class only.
1) If the smallest item when tested fulfils the same energy absorption category and occupant safety
level, a product family may be declared including the tested items and all intermediate members of
the product family for which the technical data has been provided. All the product family shall be
declared to have the same speed class, energy absorption level, and occupant safety level.
2) If the smallest item when tested at the same impact speed fulfils the same energy absorption
category and a higher occupant safety level, a product family may be declared for all intermediate
members of the proposed product family for which the technical data has been provided. All the
product family shall be declared to have the same speed class, energy absorption category and
occupant safety level as the largest item, except that for the smallest tested item the actual occupant
safety level achieved in the test of that item shall be declared.
3) If the smallest item when tested provides a different energy absorption category (HE or LE) and/or a
lower occupant safety level to that achieved by the largest item, a product family shall not be
declared.
Except that, in the particular case of lighting columns, interpolation, as described in Annex C, may be
used to determine the energy absorption level and occupant safety level of intermediate members of
the product family for which the technical data has been provided.
In the particular case of lighting columns, the NE, LE or HE product family may include columns larger than
the largest tested item, if the bending moment capacity at ground level is no greater than that of the largest
tested column, and neither the mass or length of the larger columns are more than 1,1 times the mass and
length of the largest tested column.
5.5.3 Multipurpose support structures
When a support type is designed to be used in more than one configuration, such as lighting columns, sign
supports, traffic signal supports etc. the result of the low speed test in one configuration may substitute the low
speed test of another configuration. The result is valid for systems with a lesser mass and the same number of
supports but only for supports with smaller bending moment resistance.
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5.6 Non-harmful support structures
Small support structures that are assumed by the approved certification body to cause only minor damage
and a small change of speed may be tested with a simplified method (e.g. with a driver) without any
acceleration measurements and only with the high speed (50 km/h, 70 km/h or 100 km/h) impact test for an
approval in occupant safety level 4 (see Table 5). The difference between impact speed and exit speed shall
not be more than 3 km/h.
6 Impact test method
6.1 Test site
The test site shall be generally flat with a gradient not exceeding 2,5 %. It shall be of sufficient size to enable
the test vehicle to be accelerated up to the required speed and controlled so that its approach to the test
object is stable. The area around the test item shall have a level, hardened surface and shall be clear of
standing water, ice or snow at the time of the test. The backfill volume shall not be frozen.
To enable the test vehicle exit characteristics to be evaluated, the hardened surface shall extend not less than
15 m beyond the impact point.
Appropriate measures shall be taken to minimize dust generation from the test area and the test vehicle
during the impact test so that photographic records will not be obscured.
6.2 Test vehicle
6.2.1 General specification
The test vehicle shall be a standard passenger car with the following specifications (see Annex E):
test inertial mass: 825 kg 40 kg. Of this, the maximum allowed ballast is 100 kg. Measurement and
recording equipment is included in the ballast;
one dummy shall be included, with a mass of 78 kg 5 kg;
gross static mass shall be 900 kg 40 kg;
front and rear wheel track: 1,35 m 0,20 m;
longitudinal centre of gravity location in distance from front axle (CGx) 0,90 m 0,09 m. No dummy shall
be in the car when the centre of gravity is determined.
lateral centre of gravity location (CGy) in the distance from vehicle centreline 0,07 m;
centre of gravity height in distance from ground (CGz) 0,49 m 0,05 m;
vehicles to be used in the tests shall be production models representative of current traffic in Europe;
additional equipment on the car, which might be important for the test, such as a sunroof, shall be a type
normally delivered by the manufacturer or otherwise approved for use on the specific car type;
heavy car shall not be stripped of heavy standard equipment to fit into the mass limitations of this
standard.
NOTE A guideline to find the target inertial test mass is to use a car type with a kerb mass in the region of 785 kg
100 kg.
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The tyres shall be inflated to the manufacturers recommended pressures. The condition of the vehicle shall
satisfy the requirements for a road worthiness certificate with respect to tyres, suspension, wheel alignment
and bodywork. No repairs or modifications shall be made that would alter the general characteristics of the
vehicle or invalidate such a certification. The vehicle shall be clean and mud deposits which may cause dust
on impact shall be removed prior to testing.
The vehicle shall not be restrained by control of the steering or any other means during impact and whilst the
vehicle is within a distance of 12 m after the impact point.
All fluids are included in the inertial test mass. It is not required that all tanks are full.
All ballast masses shall be securely fixed to the vehicle in such a way as not to exceed the manufacturers
specifications for distribution of mass in the horizontal and vertical planes.
The dummy shall be placed in any of the front seats, if possible the drivers seat, and shall be restrained by a
seat belt.
6.2.2 Calibration test
To ensure that the front characteristics of the test vehicle are within a specified range a calibration test shall
be conducted. This calibration test shall be considered valid for cars of the same model and type produced
within 3 years from the production year of the tested vehicle.
A calibration test shall be carried out on a sample test vehicle, without a dummy, to confirm that the
deformation characteristics of the vehicle front lie within the unshaded area of the time-velocity curve in Figure
1 and are in accordance with Table 6.
The calibration test shall be performed with a test vehicle impacting a vertical, rigid cylinder at 35 km/h, and
the rigid cylinder shall not displace statically more than 10 mm during the test, measured at the contact
surface. The cylinder shall have a diameter of 290 mm 20 mm and a height greater than the contact surface
of the deformed car front, typically greater than 1 m.
Key
1 Velocity
2 Time
Figure 1 Vehicle calibration diagram
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Table 6 Time/velocity requirements
Time Minimum velocity Maximum velocity

ms km/h km/h
0 35 35
20 30 35
40 20 35
80 0 15
100 0 5
If the actual impact velocity during the calibration test differs by less than 10 % from 35 km/h, the input velocity
at time 0 shall be adjusted to 35 km/h before integration of the velocity curve is performed. The acceleration of
the car, used for this integration, shall be measured at the centre of gravity, in accordance with ISO 6487, with
a channel frequency class (CFC) equal to 180 Hz. If the actual impact velocity differs by more than 10 % from
35 km/h the calibration test is not valid. It is permitted to shift the velocity/time curve in time to obtain the best
fit.
6.3 Test item
Before the test, the item to be tested shall be checked against drawings and full technical specifications to be
supplied by the manufacturer. Any differences shall be recorded. The mass and centre of gravity, without
foundation, shall be recorded.
Full technical specification is material and drawings to the extent necessary to uniquely identify the tested
product and the properties of all relevant parts. It also includes installation and maintenance instructions
necessary to ensure the initial and continuing functioning of the device on impact to the determined safety
level.
6.4 Installation
The installation of the test item shall be made in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. Backfill
requirements are specified in Annex A and Annex B.
The specified backfill used around the foundation shall comply with Annex A. The dimensions of the backfill
shall not be less than indicated in Figure 2, where the value of L is equal to the foundation depth of the test
item. If a separate foundation is not used then the underground part of the support structure is considered to
be the foundation. As any items of road equipment support structure can be used in an unpaved area, the
backfill shall not be paved for any test, unless the support structure is designed to be used only in paved
areas. The compaction of the backfill shall comply with Annex B. The surface of the backfill shall be level.
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1 Impact direction
Figure 2 Backfill dimensions for S and X backfill type
6.5 Position of the impact point and impact angle
The impact point on the test vehicle shall be centered to within 0,1 m. The impact angle shall simulate a
vehicle leaving the road at 20 2 .
For direction sensitive support structures additional tests with other impact angles may be decided by the
approved certification body. If it is possible to impact the support structure from the side or even from behind,
corresponding impact angles may be requested.
For multi-legged test items where:
projected clear openings between the support structure legs are not less than 1,5 m, the tests shall be
carried out simulating a 20 2 impact against one leg with the test vehicle impact point aligned central
to that leg.
projected clear openings between legs are less than 1,5 m, the tests shall be carried out against two legs
simulating a 20 2 impact with the test vehicle impact point aligned midway between two supports.
NOTE For projected clear openings, see also 4.3.7.
If the lower part of a vertical sign is located in such a way that it may hit the windscreen of the test vehicle, an
additional high speed test at 20 2 shall be made at the point regarded as the most critical by the
approved certification body. This also applies to any other test items where there is a risk that the windscreen
may sustain a direct hit from the test item.
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6.6 Test data to be recorded
The following data shall be recorded.
Pre-test data:
mass and location of the centre of gravity of the test vehicle in the test condition including adding the
ballast (see ISO 10392);
vehicle dimensions (see Annex E);
interior and exterior photographs of the test vehicle.
Test data:
test vehicle speed at impact and exit;
test vehicle approach angle and impact point;
linear accelerations and angular rates;
photographic records from high speed cine film cameras and/or high speed video cameras deployed in
such a way as to give a complete record of the test vehicle response and test object behaviour, including
deformation and deflections.
Post-test data:
damage to the test item and test vehicle;
still photographs to aid reporting;
location and mass of significant debris;
NOTE 1 Significant debris is debris with a mass of more than 2 kg.
interior and exterior photographs of the test vehicle;
The roof profile shall be recorded before and after the impact, and the roof deformation shall be calculated and reported.
roof profile of the test vehicle before and after test.
NOTE 2 A method is given in informative Annex H.
6.7 Test vehicle impact and exit speed
6.7.1 General
The test vehicle impact speed shall be measured along the test vehicle approach path, no further away from
the support structure than 6 m before the impact point. The average speed should be measured over a length
of 2 m ahead of the impact.
The exit speed shall be measured perpendicular to the extended approach path 12 m beyond the impact point.
For a vehicle yawing, pitching or rolling, the exit speed is the speed determined by the movement of the centre
of gravity of that vehicle.
For tests in accordance with the simplified method (see 5.6) for non-harmful support structures, the impact
and exit speeds shall be measured immediately before and after impact.
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The overall accuracy of the impact speed measurement shall be within 2 % at the expected impact speed.
For the exit speed the overall measurement accuracy shall be within 5 %, except for the exit speed in the
simplified method where the accuracy shall be within 2 %.
The actual impact speeds in the tests shall be 35 km/h 3 km/h, 50 km/h 3 km/h, 70 km/h 5 km/h and
100 km/h 5 km/h.
6.7.2 High impact point
The tests in this standard are carried out with the test item installed in ground at the same level as the
carriageway.
NOTE The operation of some support structures may be sensitive to differences in ground level between the position
of the support structure and the carriageway if the designated mechanism is at a specific height.
6.8 Test vehicle approach angle
The test vehicle approach angle shall be measured along the test vehicle approach path no further than 6 m
before the impact point by a suitable method. The overall accuracy shall be within 1,0 .
NOTE For transversal mechanically guided test vehicles, this might be a static measurement made in advance of the
actual test. For other types of steering, such as remotely operated, radio controlled etc., the method should be a dynamic
recording of the actual impact path and angle.
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Key
1 Test vehicle 4 Exit speed measurement limit
2 Impact angle 5 Intended traffic direction
3 Impact speed measurement limit 6 Support structure
Figure 3 Impact direction and speed measurement limits
6.9 Test vehicle instrumentation
The minimum test vehicle instrumentation shall be in accordance with EN 1317-1.
NOTE It is recommended to use additional sets of accelerometers and gyros for determining the roll, pitch, and yaw
rate.
Measurements shall be in accordance with ISO 6487, with CFC equal to 180 Hz except for plotting graphical
results, where CFC equal to 60 Hz shall be used.
6.10 Photographic coverage
The test shall be photographically covered by at least two high speed cine or video cameras with a minimum
speed of 200 frames per second. These cameras shall be perpendicular to the test track and shall together
continuously cover the vehicle trajectory 6 m before and 12 m after the impact point. One perpendicular
camera shall cover the complete support structure before and during the initial impact process.
NOTE 1 Reference marks corresponding to the specific locations for determining the impact and exit speeds are
recommended. Additional high speed cameras are recommended, particularly where the test item has a specific
detachment mechanism. An overhead camera is not mandatory.
A time reference shall be recorded for cameras used for determining speed. Known reference distances shall
be visible on film.
NOTE 2 A zero time impact marker, such as a photo flash, is recommended for synchronisation of images.
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6.11 Test report
The test report for each impact speed shall be in accordance with Annex C.
For each performance type that includes occupant safety levels 1, 2 and 3, one test report shall be provided
for the low speed test, and one test report for the high speed test. For a safety level 4 test report, a simplified
test report is acceptable, with just the relevant parts included.
6.12 Test data decimal rounding
Decimals shall be treated equally. Data related to specific requirements within this standard shall be reported
in accordance with the requirements of the corresponding values in the standard. The following decimals are
to be rounded off, decimals less than 5 rounded down and decimals of 5 or greater rounded up.
EXAMPLE 1 A calculated ASI of 1,049 is rounded down to ASI 1,0 and reported in that format. A calculated ASI of
1,050 is reported as ASI 1,1.
THIV is reported without decimals.
EXAMPLE 2 A determined THIV 27,49 is reported as THIV 27, and a determined THIV 27,50 is reported as THIV 28.
Angles are reported in degrees without decimals and rounded off in a similar way. Mass is reported in
kilograms without decimals, and rounded off in a similar way.
Speed is to be reported in km/h, with an accuracy of one decimal (due to the 2 % and 5 % accuracy
requirement of speed measurement). The second decimal is rounded off as described above. This procedure
is equal for both impact speed and exit speed, despite differences in precision requirements. For actual
speeds used to calculate normalized impact and exit speeds, the full non-rounded value shall be used for the
calculations and the relevant rounding off shall only be applied on the final result.
Distances are to be reported in metres, with one decimal, except for distances within or on the actual car,
where position of accelerometers and positions of centre of gravity shall be reported in metres with two
decimals, i.e. centimetre tolerance. Round off decimals as above.
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Annex A
(normative)
Backfill types
A.1 Standard soil, type S

Standard soil shall consist of hard and durable particles of stone or gravel. No binder such as cement shall be
used. The particle size distribution shall be in accordance with Table A.1.
Table A.1 Soil requirements
Sieve Mass percentage passing

mm
63 100
31,5 85 to 100
16 55 to 90
8 30 to 60
4 15 to 45
2 10 to 30
0,063 2 to 7
A.2 Rigid, type R

For some tests a rigid foundation may be requested. This rigid foundation shall not be permanently displaced
more than 0,01 m by the impact test.
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Annex B
(normative)
Compaction of the backfill soil
Before using a backfill material of unknown characteristics in impact test installations, the grading shall be
determined in accordance with EN 933-1 and EN 933-2.
At the test site the backfill material shall be compacted into 0,3 m thick layers, except for the uppermost layer,
which may be thinner. A compactor heavy enough to ensure adequate compaction, at least 150 kg in mass,
shall be used.
NOTE It is recommended that the maximum dry density of the backfill material is determined before using it at the
test site, and the dry density determined during compaction work, in order to facilitate control of the compaction.
The method of compaction used and any measured parameters shall be sufficiently recorded in the test report.
The backfill shall be protected from heavy rain before the impact test.
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Annex C
(normative)
Evaluation of the performance of HE and LE lighting columns

within a family
C.1 General
The test results of no less than two test sizes of column shall be used to evaluate the other sizes of the
product family as described in C.2 and C.3.
C.2 Evaluation of the severity level

When two sizes of lighting columns in a family have been tested at the same class test speed, the THIV and
ASI values of the intermediate sizes shall be obtained by linear interpolation using:
a) bending moment capacity, and
b) column mass.
The highest value of ASI and THIV thus obtained shall be used when choosing the severity level for each
intermediate size.
If the difference between the two ASI values measured in the tests is more than 0,5, or the difference between
the two THIV-values is more than 15 km/h, then interpolation shall not be used
The ASI and THIV values of the smallest tested column shall be used for smaller columns than the smallest
tested, in respect of mass and bending moment capacity.
C.3 Evaluation of energy absorption

When two sizes of lighting columns in a family have been tested at the same class test speed, the exit speeds
of the intermediate sizes shall be obtained by linear interpolation using
a) column mass, and
b) column length.
The highest exit speed value thus obtained shall be used when determining the class of energy absorption for
each intermediate size.
If the difference between the two exit speeds measured in the tests is more than half of the class test speed,
interpolation shall not be used.
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Annex D
(normative)
Test report
The test report shall, as a minimum, include the information in Table D.1 in the order given, including what is
specified in enclosure numbers.
A summary sheet is recommended.
NOTE 1 The contents of the test report are based upon the criteria of EN-ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
Drawings shall be obtained from the client. The test item shall be described in detail together with material
specifications, and installation and maintenance instructions.
NOTE 2 Additional text and photos are recommended, especially under point 6 of the report, to describe the general
result, to aid the understanding of the report of the final position of the tested support structure, trajectory and position of
the car and position of major debris.
Table D.1 Test report
Information Reference
to clause
1. Reference to this Standard (EN 12767:2007)
. Testing laboratory
a) Name:
b) Address:
c) Telephone number:
d) Facsimile number:
e) E-mail address:
f) Test site location:
g) Accreditation number:
3. Report number
4. Client
a) Name:
b) Address:
c) Telephone number:
d) Facsimile number:
e) E-mail address:
5. Test item
a) Received date:
b) Tested date:
c) Name of test item:
d) Drawing, descriptions and instructions, enclosure No:
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6. Test procedure
a) Target data
target impact speed, in km/h:
target impact angle: in degrees
target inertial vehicle test mass, in kg:
predicted behaviour: 5.2.1
b) Test installation
detailed description of installation tested:
backfill properties:
test site drawing, enclosure No:
photographs, enclosure No:

c) Test vehicle 6.2.1
model:
model year:
vehicle identification number, VIN:
inertial test mass (including ballast), in kg:
ballast, position and mass:
dummy, position, type and mass, seat belt type:
gross static mass (initial test mass and dummy), in kg:
dimensions of vehicle, enclosure N (in accordance with annex E):
position of centre of gravity:
NOTE In addition it is recommended to include vehicle type kerb mass in the report.
d) Calibration test vehicle 6.2.2

model:
model year:
calibration test number and test date:
calibration velocity-time curve, enclosure No:
7. Results impact angle, in degrees:
a) General impact speed, in km/h:
test No: exit speed, in km/h:
date: general description of test

sequence:
weather conditions at test:
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b) General performance requirements 5.2
did the test item behave as predicted? (Yes/No): 5.2.1
were there any risks in accordance with 5.2.2.1? (Yes/No): 5.2.2.1
did the vehicle behave in accordance with 5.2.2.2? (Yes/No):
Acceleration Severity Index, ASI:
5.2.2.3
Theoretical Head Impact Velocity, THIV, in km/h: 5.2.2.4
was there penetration of the occupant compartment? (Yes/No):
c) Additional requirements for particular items 5.3
Additional observations Annex H
lowest point in accordance with 5.3, in m:

additional observations:
d) Additional restrictions regarding the installation:
e) Acceleration graphs, enclosures No:
8. List of enclosures
Enclosure 1 ...name............(x pages)
Enclosure 2 ...name............(y pages)
9. General statements
The test results in this report relate only to the items as tested. Other impact conditions may give
different results. Restrictions to the installation may be given in 6 d) of this report.
This report may not be reproduced other than in full, except with the prior written permission of
the issuing laboratory.
10. Approval of report
a) Date:
b) Names:
c) Signatures:
d) Job titles:
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Annex E
(normative)
Vehicle data and dimensions
The following vehicle dimensions shall be reported:
width (to be measured at the maximum body width, but excluding rear view mirrors);
length (excluding tow-bar hook);
height;
wheel track: track width for front and rear axle (to be measured at the centreline of the wheels);
wheel base;
frontal overhang;
rear overhang (excluding tow-bar hook).
Figure E.1 illustrates these dimensions.
Key
1. Width 5. Frontal overhang
2. Track width (frontal) 6. Wheel base
3. Length 7. Rear overhang
4. Height
Figure E.1 Vehicle dimensions
The following items are also to be reported under the specific heading in the main test report:
Mass and ballast as of requirements in 6.2.1:
Test initial mass.
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Ballast, mass and position.
Dummy, type, mass and position.
Gross static mass.
NOTE Photo(s) may be used to illustrate the position of ballast and dummy.
Centre of gravity, CGx, CGy and CGz as requirements in 6.2.1.
In addition, it is recommended to include the vehicle type kerb mass in the report.
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Annex F
(normative)
Deemed to comply
Table F.1 Single post supports
Description Material Tested height and Speed class Energy Occupant

and grade sign dimensions absorption safety level
(mm) category
Height * width
Mounting height to
underside
Circular hollow section steel Steel 1500 * 1150 100 km/h NE 2
posts with an equal or less
S355J2H
than 89 mm nominal
diameter and 3,2 mm 2100
nominal wall thickness A B
C
A The single post system was tested in a rigid concrete foundation. The full details of the tests and conclusions are available in
the report PR/SE/726/03: Passive safety tests on steel circular hollow section sign posts TRL UK.
B Results are valid also for supports made out of circular hollow steel or aluminium with a lower yielding strength and with a wall
thickness and a diameter equal or less than when tested.
C If two posts, perpendicular to the carriageway, are used for one sign:
Where post centres are less than 1500 mm. Post dimensions shall not exceed 76 mm in diameter and 3,2 mm in wall
thickness;
Where post centres are 1 500 mm or greater. Post dimensions shall not exceed 89 mm in diameter and 3,2 mm in wall
thickness.
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Annex G
(informative)
Bogie vehicle
For the future development of this European Standard it is possible that a bogie vehicle, i.e. a device used as
a surrogate for a production model test vehicle, could be used as a substitute for the passenger car. The
following conditions may be used as a guideline for developing and validating such a vehicle:
total bogie vehicle gross static mass should be 900 kg 25 kg and the other dimensions shall be in
accordance with EN 1317-1;
no dummy is used;
shape of the bogie vehicle should simulate the shape of a typical passenger car in this mass range
especially in regard to the shape of the roof and the height of the impact point;
requirements of the calibration test (see 6.2.2) should be met;
roof and the windscreen should be adequately simulated.
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Annex H
(informative)
Roof deformation
H.1 General
For the future development of this European standard it is important that a requirement to measure and report
the roof deformation is given in the test procedure. If the issue of roof deformation is considered at a future
review of this standard there must be adequate information available from tests carried out in the meantime,
and this information should be obtained in a consistent manner.
The following proposal should be used as a guideline for developing test and measurement procedures to
gain experience with roof deformation.
H.2 Test procedure

A profile of the shape of the original roof line shall be made on the centre line of the vehicle, using a
straightedge with the lower edge shaped to the roof profile. The position of the top of the straightedge shall be
recorded as a vertical distance above a fixed datum point on the lower edge of the side windows.
After the impact, the roof profile shall be applied again in the same position relative to the datum, and the
vertical deformation measured. The maximum vertical roof deformation shall be measured with an accuracy of
10 mm.
Deformation shall be measured at three positions:
1. Behind windscreen where the roof is close to the horizontal.
2. In line with the rear edge of the front doors.
3. In front of the rear window where the roof is close to the horizontal
Results shall be presented in the test report, see Annex D, paragraph 6 c) Additional observations.
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National Annex (informative) to BS EN 12767:2007 Recommendations for

passively safe support structures for road equipment
NA.1 General
BS EN 12767:2007 specifies different performance classes to enable purchasers in different Member
States to select a performance class appropriate to the conditions in that State. Recommended classes
for the performance of support structures considered most suitable for UK practice in various road and
traffic situations are given in this National Annex.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify which performance class is required. If a class is not
given but the requirement to meet BS EN 12767:2007 is specified, then manufacturers can supply class
0: a support structure with no performance requirements (non-performance determined). This might
not be suitable, as the products will not have been tested to determine that they are passively safe.
The performance class designations to be used when specifying products consist of three elements:
Impact speed; Energy absorption category; Occupant safety level.
Purchasers should be aware of this and ensure that they specify their requirements correctly, following
the recommendations of this NA.
Purchasers should familiarize themselves with the availability of products within a certain per-
formance class before specifying, as suitable compliant products may not be available to meet the
specific needs of a particular situation.
The decision to specify products which conform to performance classes from BS EN 12767:2007 in a
particular situation, rather than class 0, is a matter for the road authority.
NA.2 Selection of performance class
NA.2.1 Impact speed class
Recommended speed classes for different situations are incorporated in the performance class
recommendations given in Table NA.1. Only the 100 km/h and 70 km/h classes are recommended.
Products can only be classified at a particular speed if they have been tested at that speed; the
performance of products tested at an impact speed of 100 km/h cannot be known with certainty at
70 km/h. However, products compliant at 100 km/h can be assumed to be safe at lower speeds, al-
though products tested at 70 km/h, where available, are preferred for use in situations with speed
limits 40 mph.
NA.2.2 Energy absorption category
The Introduction to BS EN 12767:2007 gives information on the relative injury risks to vehicle oc-
cupants of the three energy absorption categories (outlined in 4.1.2). Category NE supports provide a
lower risk of injury to vehicle occupants than HE or LE, and can be the most appropriate choice on
non-built up roads with insignificant volumes of non-motorized users (NMUs). Category LE and HE
supports reduce the risk of secondary incidents and collision with NMUs, as the vehicle exit speed is
lower, and thus can have advantages on built-up roads where there is a significant volume of NMUs.
NOTE 1 It should be noted that the exit speed is measured some distance after the impact point and that the exit speed with
LE and HE supports can still be significant, especially at high impact speeds. However, in urban areas where impact speeds
will generally be lower, with HE products the exit speed is likely to be at or close to zero at the measurement point defined in
6.7.1.
Category NE supports are generally designed to fail and detach at the base. Lighting columns or tall
signs or signals will normally fall back over the impacting vehicle, falling approximately in the
original position. Smaller traffic signs may fall a short distance from the foundation, usually in the
direction of travel, and may be passed over by the impacting vehicle.
NOTE 2 Some category NE supports are of the slip base type, where the column/post base is designed to slip relative to its
foundation and release the column/post when the bolts holding the base plate to the foundation fail in shear. Such designs
should be used with caution, as they may not operate satisfactorily where there is a difference in level between carriageway
and support position, and operation can be dependent on angle of impact if different from the 20 test impact angle.
Category LE supports are generally designed to yield in front of and under the impacting vehicle,
before shearing or detaching towards the end of the impact event.
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Category HE supports are generally designed to yield in front of and under the impacting vehicle, and
might sometimes wrap around the vehicle. They might straighten out again as the impact event
proceeds.
Recommended energy absorption categories for traffic sign and traffic signal supports and lighting
columns in different situations are incorporated in the performance class recommendations given in
Table NA.1. Where multiple options are given these are listed in order of preference. When selecting a
performance class from the list, it might be necessary to check that suitable products are available
and compliant with that class, which meet the specific requirements of the particular application.
A risk assessment procedure can be used to refine the selection from the list and determine the
appropriate classification for a particular situation.
Energy absorption category NE is appropriate in all situations for small non-harmful support
structures (5.6). These can include delineators conforming to BS EN 12899-3, for example:
small sign support structures where the sign is integral with the support and the total height
does not exceed 1200 mm;
flexible chevron signs
NOTE 3 Examples of small sign support structures with an integral sign are:
posts with integral 150 mm diameter signs;
keep left signs; or
cycle route signs commonly used in traffic calming situations.
NOTE 4 Category NE is specified in BS 8442 for self-righting bollards.
NA.2.3 Occupant safety level

For vertical traffic sign supports, traffic signal poles and lighting columns, any of the Occupant safety
levels 1 to 3 as specified in Table 5 in this standard are acceptable.
Occupant safety level 4 is appropriate for small non-harmful support structures (5.6).
NOTE 5 Safety level 4 is specified in BS 8442 for self-righting bollards.
Table NA 1 Performance class recommendations
Situation Location Type of support structure

Lighting Sign or signal Non-
column support(1) harmful
Classifications Classifications listed support
listed (a), (b), (c) (a), (b), (c) etc. are in structures
etc. are in order order of preference(2)
of preference(2)
Generally in verges of
motorways, dual
carriageways and 100:NE:1-3 100:NE:1-3 100:NE:4
single carriageway
roads
Non-built up all- With significant (a) 100:HE:1-3(4)
purpose roads and volume of NMUs(3) at
100:HE:1-3 (b) 100:LE:1-3(4) 100:NE:4
motorways with the times when
(4)
speed limits > 40 impact events occur (c) 100:NE:1-3
mph
Where major risk of
items falling on other (a) 100:HE:1-3(4)
carriageways below 100:NE:4 or
100:HE:1-3 (b) 100:LE:1-3(4)
(e.g. at grade 70:NE:4
separated (c) 100:NE:1-3(4)
interchanges)
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(a) 70:HE:1-3(4)
(a) 70:HE:1-3 (b) 100:HE:1-3(4)
Built up roads and
other roads with (b) 100:HE:1-3 (c) 70:LE:1-3(4) 100:NE:4 or
All locations
speed limits 40 (c) 70:LE:1-3 (d) 100:LE:1-3(4) 70:NE:4
mph
(d) 100:LE:1-3 (e) 70:NE:1-3(4)
(f) 100:NE:1-3(4)
(1) Can include other supports for items of similar weight to that of the item supported in the test,
such as variable message signs and speed cameras
(2) Subject to the availability of compliant products which meet the specific needs of the particular
situation
(3) Non-motorized users

(4) Category NE can be accepted in any situation where the standard steel posts defined as deemed
to comply in Annex F are used
NA.3 Roof deformation

Subclause 6.6 requires the roof deformation in impact crash tests to be measured and declared in the
test report. Excessive roof deformation can pose a significant injury risk to vehicle occupants, and the
use of support structures which when tested caused a deformation exceeding 150 mm is not
recommended.
NA.4 Structural requirements
This document does not give structural requirements and recommendations. The products to which
EN 12767 will be commonly applied can be found in the documents identified in Table NA.2
Table NA.2 Structural requirements
Product Document
Vertical traffic sign BS EN 12899-1 and its National
Annex(1)
Traffic signal poles BS EN 12368(2)(3)
Lighting columns BS EN 40 and PD 6547
(1) Passively safe signs should wherever possible be placed so that
the edge of the sign is not closer than 1.2 m from the carriageway
edge. Where this clearance cannot be achieved, to guard against
the fatigue effects of vehicle buffeting on threaded components,
any sign supports which incorporate such components should be
designed to the next highest WL class to that recommended in
the NA.
(2) In 4.4 of BS EN 12368, two possible values of temporary
deflection are given, 2% and 4% of the total length of the pole,
with the latter value relevant where the heads are mounted on
brackets. For passively safe poles complying with a performance
class from BS EN 12767 4% should be used.
(3) This standard refers to BS EN 12899-1 for the calculations of
wind load and deflection. The 4% overall deflection in (2) approx-
imates to 5% of the length above ground level, class TDB5, as
recommended in the NA to EN 12899-1.
NA.5 Traffic sign post spacing and sign plate recommendations

NA.5.1 Sign post spacing
Multi-leg sign supports are normally impact crash tested against one leg with a clear opening between
the legs of not less than 1.5 m at the impact angle of 20 (4.3.7 and 6.5).
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NOTE 6 A clear opening of 1.5 m at the impact angle approximates to a clear opening of 1.6 m at the normal to the sign.
Supports tested in this way should not be used at closer centres, as the performance is likely to be
significantly different if both supports are impacted in the same impact event.
NOTE 7 If one member of a family of sign supports has been satisfactorily tested in multi-leg format, other members of the
same family which have been accepted as single supports under the product family requirements of 5.5.2, can be regarded as
suitable for use in multi-leg format, subject to the requirements of 4.3.7 regarding sign plates and fixings.
Annex F gives details of standard metal tube sign supports deemed to comply with EN 12767, and
states that Where post centres are less than 1500 mm, post dimensions shall not exceed 76 mm
diameter and 3.2 mm wall thickness.
In such a case with only two posts, the post centres should not be less than 300 mm, and with more
than two posts the post centres should not be less than 750 mm. No bracing should be used between
the posts, which should only be connected by the sign.
NA.5.2 Sign plate recommendations

Traffic signs are normally impact crash tested with a height above ground to sign plate of
approximately 2.0 m, and 5.5.1 requires that Lower installations may be used, but risk of windscreen
penetration shall be evaluated.
Unless a complete system of support, sign plate and fixings has been tested at a lower height, and is
to be used complete as tested, it is recommended that the lower edge of any sign plate should not be
lower than 1.8 m above ground level, and that any significant structural elements such as stiffening
channels or luminaires should not be lower than 2.0 m.
NOTE 8 For the purposes of this National Annex, mounting height is normally taken as the height above ground level to the
bottom edge of the sign plate at the edge nearest to the carriageway.
Sign faces should be lightweight. Cast aluminium and/or iron alloy, or any other heavy or very rigid
sign plate material or construction, should not be used.
Some sign installations could have lights or other electronic equipment attached. Any such equipment
should be light in weight and deformable, so as to not significantly increase the risk of personal injury
on impact, or to invalidate the basis of the original impact crash test.
NA.6 Gantry sign supports
Subclause 5.3 states that 15 minutes after an impact the lowest point of the structure may not be
lower than 4.0 m above the carriageway, unless other heights are specified by national regulations.
In the UK the limit is 16 ft 6 in (5.03 m) (Department for Transport Traffic Signs Manual Chapter
4: Warning Signs (2004)).
NA.7 Foundations
Foundations protruding above ground level can be hit by impact vehicles and can be a trip hazard to
pedestrians on footways and generally in urban areas. The top surface of concrete foundations on
footways should not be higher than the adjacent ground level, and elsewhere should not be higher
than 50 mm above ground level.
If foundations different from these used in the certified impact crash test are to be used in practice,
the ground resistance to shear forces of the foundation to be used should not be less than that of the
foundations used in the test.
Guidance on the design and verification of foundations for lighting columns is given in PD 6547.
NOTE 9 Further information on the design of foundations for lighting columns, and guidance on the design of foundations for
traffic signs and signals, is given in the Highways Agency publication BD 94/07 Design of Minor Structures [1]
NA.8 Underground electrical connections

It is a requirement that underground cables are installed for the impact crash test, and that they are
fixed in the ground (4.3.1, 4.3.2 and 4.3.3).
The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the support is not tethered by the cable during the
impact, preventing proper operation of the support. The requirement thus assumes that the cable is a
solid connection.
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In the UK it is recommended practice, for supports other than Class 0, to install cables which have a
physical connection/disconnection device at ground level, which readily disconnects on impact when
subject to an appropriate load, determined by laboratory testing of the device. Thus the support is not
tethered in any way by the cable, and such disconnecting systems are suitable for use with supports
which have not been impact crash tested with cables in place. Such disconnecting systems also provide
electrical safety in impacts, by physically isolating the electricity supply to the impacted object and
minimizing the possibility of an exposed live broken cable end.
Any components of such systems which may be below ground level, including the plug and socket or
connection/disconnection device, should have a minimum ingress protection rating of IP 67 in
accordance with BS EN 60529. Any underground chamber housing such components should include a
suitable method for the free drainage of water from the chamber.
The requirements of BS EN 12767 and these recommendations are essentially concerned with the
potential tethering of supports, but as indicated the physical connection/disconnection device also
provides electrical safety in impacts. An alternative solution for electrical safety is an electrical circuit
protective device that operates within a maximum disconnection time of 0.4 s when fault conditions
occur. This implies appropriate limitation of the power supply circuit loop impedance Zs, which may limit
the installation design regarding cable sizes and the number of units on a circuit.
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Bibliography
Standards publications
BS 8442:2006, Miscellaneous road traffic signs and devices Requirements and test methods
BS EN 12899-1:2006 Fixed road vertical traffic signs Part 1: Fixed signs
BS EN 12368:2006, Traffic control equipment Signal heads
BS EN 40, Lighting columns
PD 6547:2004, Guidance on the use of BS EN 40-3-1 and BS EN 40-3-3
BS EN 60529:1992, Specification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
Other publications
[1] HIGHWAYS AGENCY. Design manual for roads and bridges Volume 2: Highway structures design
(sub-structures and special structures), materials Section 2: Special structures Part 1 BD94/07 Design
of minor structures
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classification and test

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12767:2007. It

BS EN 12767:2007 gives a test method and a classification system for

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

ISBN 978 0 580 69576 6

ICS 93.080.30 Supersedes EN 12767:2000

Passive safety of support structures for road equipment -

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 September 2007.

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4.1 General parameters ...............................................................................................................................8

This document supersedes EN 12767:2000.

high energy absorbing (HE);

low energy absorbing (LE);

non-energy absorbing (NE).

There are four levels of occupant safety.

perceived injury accident risk and probable cost benefit;

EN 40-3-2, Lighting columns - Part 3-2: Design and verification-Verification by testing

EN 40-3-3, Lighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification-Verification by calculation

ISO 6487, Road vehicles Measurement techniques in impact tests Instrumentation

3 Terms and definitions

NOTE For further details, see 6.7.

NOTE For further details, see 6.7.

complete system of a support structure including the road equipment to be supported

NOTE It does not include columns for catenary lighting.

NOTE THIV is calculated in accordance with EN 1317-1.

NOTE It does not include occupants and cargo.

NOTE Luminaires, connection devices and cables are excluded.

NOTE h and w are defined by EN 40-1.

4.1 General parameters

4.1.1 Speed class

Table 1 Impact speeds

Speed class Impact speeds

4.1.2 Energy absorption categories

Table 2 Energy absorption categories

Impact speed, vI 50 70 100

LE 0 < v e 5 5 < ve 30 50 < ve 70

4.1.3 Levels of occupant safety

4.2 Backfill types

Table 3 Backfill type

Backfill type Name Definition

4.3 Particular test parameters for different roadside objects

4.3.1 Lighting columns

4.3.2 Traffic sign supports

4.3.3 Traffic signal supports

4.3.4 Utility poles

4.3.6 Pedestrian restraint systems

4.3.7 Multilegged supports

4.3.8 Other support structures

The requirements are divided into two sections:

basic requirements (5.2);

additional requirements for cantilever and gantry sign supports (5.3).

Class 0 has no performance requirements and no test is required.

Table 4 Performance types

5.2 Basic requirements

5.2.1 Predictable behaviour

5.2.2.1 Detached elements and penetration

5.2.2.2 Vehicle behaviour

NOTE Yawing is accepted.

5.2.2.3 Acceleration severity index (ASI)

5.2.2.4 Theoretical Head Impact Velocity (THIV)

Table 5 Occupant safety