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Instead of completely replacing traffic signs, simply apply new reflective film.
Faced with tight budgets and increasing sustainability requirements, more and more municipalities and transport infrastructure operators are turning to innovative retrofit methods for renewing traffic signs. Instead of replacing the traffic signs completely, a modern application of reflective film – essentially "making old things new" – can offer significant advantages. High-quality stickers and decals made of reflective film are used, which adhere optimally thanks to special adhesives, leaving no residue and providing a long-lasting effect. Both temporary and permanent versions of these adhesive traffic sign films are available .
A key advantage of covering existing traffic signs with stickers lies in the significant cost reduction. Compared to a complete replacement, which is very expensive and includes the costs of materials, installation, and disposal of new signs, the sticker approach proves to be particularly economical.
"If stickers on traffic signs cannot be removed without leaving residue, they must be replaced."
Because traffic signs must be clearly visible at night, they are coated with reflective film. If stickers are then applied to the sign, they often cannot be removed without leaving residue – the result: the entire sign has to be replaced. The damage can quickly amount to "several thousand euros," as the police in the Emsland district (Lower Saxony) report. According to officers, in 2023, stickers "related to football" were applied to 90 traffic signs there. Now the signs have to be replaced. (Source: 24AUTO.de: "Costly carelessness: Stickers on traffic signs cause high damage ")
"Gregor Becker heads the "Traffic Signs" department at the German Association of Road Equipment Manufacturers. He says the photos clearly show signs that are past their prime: "We assume that their functionality will be maintained for at least 10, 12, maybe 15 years. But after that, it deteriorates rapidly. First a little, and then very steeply." Sunlight, cleaning, minor damage, for example from snowplows – all of this causes the reflective plastic film to lose its brilliance over the years. Often, after many years outdoors, the film is also compromised by water. Gregor Becker estimates that about one in four traffic signs needs to be replaced. The former East Germany is particularly affected: The signs there were all newly erected after reunification and have hardly been replaced since. (Source: mdr.de (March 13, 2025): " The expiration date of traffic signs - Why many motorway signs are difficult to read at night ")
Protect traffic signs with a protective film against stickers and graffiti
In addition, we also offer a transparent protective film for traffic signs (also cut to size) for easy removal of stickers and graffiti - durable for 10 years.
Sales are exclusively to road traffic authorities, such as public order offices, road traffic offices, district offices and Autobahn GmbH!
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Renew traffic signs instead of replacing them
"Visibility principle and regulations for exchange"
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The administrative regulations pertaining to Sections 39 to 43 of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) stipulate that traffic signs must be retroreflective or illuminated. Regarding photometric requirements, reference is made to DIN EN 12899-1 "Fixed vertical road traffic signs" and the relevant regulations of the German Road and Transportation Research Association (FGSV). Furthermore, the traffic signs must be marked on the reverse side with the CE marking and the RAL quality mark. The photometric properties of traffic signs are subject to an aging process. Weathering and soiling reduce their visual quality.
The ADAC (German Automobile Club) recommends replacing traffic signs when their specific retroreflective value falls below 60% of the minimum value when new (warning value) or after 15 years at the latest. However, the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) do not contain such a specific rule.
In conclusion, there is no fixed regulation for replacing traffic signs of a certain age. Rather, the road traffic authorities must ensure that the signs remain sufficiently recognizable at all times. They can use various criteria to assess the condition of the traffic signs, in particular their retroreflective properties and age. (Source: German Bundestag, Research Services (2019): Replacement of Traffic Signs )
We offer the following adhesive traffic sign films:
1) Pre-cut traffic sign film for supplementary signs; white with black border; RA2, self-adhesive, various sizes (215 x 420 mm, 315 x 420 mm, 330 x 600 mm, 450 x 600 mm)
2) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign foil for traffic sign "No Entry" VZ-No. 267; RA2, self-adhesive, diameter 600 mm
3) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign foil for traffic sign “Danger” VZ-No. 101; RA2, self-adhesive, SL 900 mm
4) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign film for the traffic sign "Give Way" VZ No. 205; RA1 or RA2, side length 630 mm or 900 mm; self-adhesive
5) Pre-printed and cut-to-size traffic sign image made of traffic sign film for the traffic sign "Dead End" VZ-No. 357; RA2, self-adhesive, 600 x 600 mm
6) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign film for traffic sign “Restricted stopping prohibition” VZ-No. 286; RA2, self-adhesive, Ø 600 mm
7) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign foil for traffic sign “Maximum permissible speed 50 km/h” VZ-No. 274-50; RA2, self-adhesive, Ø 600 mm
8) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign film for traffic sign “Maximum permissible speed 30 km/h” VZ-No. 274-30; self-adhesive, RA1 or RA2, Ø 420 mm or Ø 600 mm
9) Slides for restricted and absolute no-stopping zones
10) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign film for traffic sign “Parking” VZ-No. 314; RA1, self-adhesive, 420 x 420 mm or 600 x 600 mm
11) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign foil for traffic sign “Uneven road surface” VZ-No. 112; RA2, self-adhesive, SL 900 mm
12) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign film for traffic sign “Priority of oncoming traffic” VZ-No. 208; self-adhesive, Ø 420 mm with reflectivity class RA1, Ø 600 mm with reflectivity class RA2
13) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign foil for traffic sign “Mandatory passing on the right” VZ-No. 222; RA2, self-adhesive, diameter 600 mm
14) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign foil for traffic sign “Priority road” VZ-No. 306; RA2, self-adhesive, 600 x 600 mm
15) Pre-printed and cut-to-size traffic sign image made of traffic sign film for the traffic sign "Dead End" VZ-No. 357; RA2, self-adhesive, 600 x 600 mm
16) Pre-printed and cut signal image made of traffic sign foil for traffic sign “No vehicles of any kind” VZ-No. 250; RA2, self-adhesive, diameter 600 mm
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