TRAFFIC OPEN PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 came into force on 22nd April 2016. As of this date, statutory Type Approval previously required under Direction 56 ceased and TOPAS Product Registration became live for new product registrations for all such traffic control equipment.
Our key aim is to seek convergence of specifications to reduce the risk of operational problems in the future. The establishment of TOPAS will ensure the management and development of technical specifications for traffic control equipment and offer a straightforward means for customers to verify compliance with these through its product registration system.
On this site TOPAS will:
- Maintain and review technical specifications for traffic control and associated equipment
- Maintain and publish a public list of TOPAS registered products which comply with the requirements of individual technical specifications
- Publish and maintain an up to date register of suppliers adopting the Specifications and registration process
- Manage consultation processes for new technical specifications for traffic control equipment proposed by manufacturers
- Provide a product registration and certification service for manufacturers
- Keep interested parties updated with important information and notification of public meeting dates
The register will be updated regularly and will be deemed to be the current position. Product registrations may be checked with TOPAS. We can provide copies of full certificates on request. Please email enquires@topasgroup.org.uk with the manufacturer information and Certificate reference number provided and we will be able confirm whether the product registered with us or has been removed.
Information: TOPAS fees have remained static since the set up of the organisation. We are now reviewing these and, subject to ratification at the next AGM, these will increase to £1,200 per product effective from 1st April 2021.
Information (17/2/20): AGM to be held 20th Augut 2020 @ venue TBC - please contact
enquiries@topasgroup.org.uk by Monday 3rd August 2020 if you wish to attend.
Information (9/7/18): First amendments to DMRB are now published - http://www.standardsforhighways.co.uk/ha/standards/dmrb/index.htm
Information (16/11/17): The Department for Transport are now reviewing the DMRB and it is expected that this will be completed for Traffic Signals by March 2018 and VMS for Septemer 2018
DMRB Briefing
Information (16/11/17): Transport for London have published the draft Temporary Traffic Management Handbook for consultation
TTMH Draft
Information (16/11/17) TSRGD (Amendment) Rules 2017 will come into force on 13th December 2017
TSRGD (Amendment) 2017
Information (16/11/17) TOPAS 2512 : There are no significant changes to this specification and products registered under TOPAS 2512A may be re-registered under TOPAS 2512B without charge PROVIDED the product remains compliant with 2512B. Please notify
enquires@topsgroup.org.uk using the registration form with the products listed as previously (quoting your TOPAS registration information not HA information).
TOPAS Terms of Reference can be found here
Product registration process TOPAS 0600B Product registration page click here
Specification review process TOPAS 0601A Specification review page click here
Frequently Asked Questions click here
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