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Product Highlights
- Loose gravel warning - Informs drivers of surface chippings ahead.
- Accident prevention - Helps reduce skidding risks in resurfacing areas.
- Compliant and robust - Zintec steel with reflective finish for full UK conformity.
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SKU RS488327
This roadway sign alerts drivers to loose gravel or debris on the road surface. These traffic road signs reduce accident risk by encouraging slower speeds to prevent skidding. Used across highways, resurfacing zones, and maintenance sites, it improves awareness and safety where traction or control may be compromised by chippings.
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This loose chippings roadway sign is used to alert drivers of potential skid hazards caused by loose gravel, stone, or debris. It’s a key tool in resurfacing and maintenance worksites, where vehicle traction and braking control may be reduced. Designed for visibility and reliability, it keeps traffic informed and speeds down.
Common in highways maintenance, housing developments, and surface dressing operations, these traffic road signs form part of essential public safety infrastructure.
- Worksite hazard signage – Communicates road surface conditions clearly to drivers.
- Slow-down alert – Encourages drivers to reduce speed in compromised zones.
- Temporary or fixed use – Optional frame compatibility for flexible deployment.
- Hardwearing design – 3M reflective surface with corrosion-resistant Zintec plate.
- Fully compliant – Meets UK signage legislation for road and verge signage.
This roadway sign is vital for communicating surfacing issues, where failure to alert drivers can lead to skidding, vehicle damage, or collisions. It plays a central role in temporary road management plans and can be moved easily between projects as needed.
HERMEQ stock a wide-range of Traffic Signs, Traffic Management Equipment, Quick Fit Signs & Road Plates conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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Loose chippings pose a serious road hazard when left unmarked—especially in active maintenance or surfacing zones. This roadway sign ensures early warning to motorists, reducing brake use and encouraging more controlled manoeuvring. Its clear, high-visibility design is effective in all conditions, particularly when dust or debris are also present.
Popular applications include:
- Highways undergoing surface dressing
- Rural roads post-grading or gravel application
- Estate or park maintenance teams
- Utility roadworks requiring debris alerts
- Local authority traffic management schemes
Its compatibility with folding frames allows quick setup in dynamic environments. Zintec construction prevents corrosion and ensures stability, while reflective coatings meet all visibility guidelines. From day works to overnight road closures, it’s a trusted safety component for professional road operators across the UK.
What does this loose chippings roadway sign indicate?
It alerts drivers that loose stones or gravel are present ahead, posing a skid risk if approached too quickly.
Where should it be used?
This sign is ideal for road resurfacing, grading, and temporary maintenance zones where debris may be present.
Does it meet UK traffic standards?
Yes, the sign is fully compliant with UK road signage specifications, including material and reflective requirements.
Can I order it with a frame?
Yes, it can be supplied with or without a folding metal frame for either fixed or temporary deployments.
