ARTSM Publications and Guidance Notes
ARTSM Guidance Notes and publications are for use by manufacturers, service providers and the user communities. If you would like to request guidance on subjects please go to the contacts page to submit an enquiry.
The majority of downloads available on this page will be in PDF format and will require Adobe Reader to be installed on your PC to open them, you can get Adobe Reader here.
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| Date | Document Author | Document Name | Format / Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/4/23 | ARTSM WG5 | Guidance on use of Portable Signals – DRAFT OUT FOR CONSULTATION UNTIL APRIL | You will be able to order hard copies of this document via the contacts page link |
| 28/9/22 | ARTSM WG4 | Guidance on siting of products and climate control | PDF Download |
| 16/9/22 | ARTSM Exec | ARTSM Position Statement on UTMC | PDF Download |
| 16/9/22 | ARTSM Exec | ARTSM Position Statement on Halogen Lamps | PDF Download |
| 19/5/22 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on requirements for Fixed Plate Traffic Signs on Gantries | PDF Download |
| 23/2/22 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on specifying Treatments for Road Traffic Signs | PDF Download |
| 18/9/21 | ARTSM WG3 | Guidance on the selection of Variable Message Signs Updated 2021 | PDF Download |
| 18/9/21 | ARTSM WG3 | Guidance on the correct application for mobile, temporary & permanent VMS in the UK Updated 2021 | PDF Download |
| 18/9/21 | ARTSM WG3 | Guidance on Selecting Speed Indicator Devices | PDF Download |
| 31/8/21 | TOPAS | Guidance on the Purchase of SIDs and VAS | PDF Download |
| 18/8/21 | ARTSM EXEC | Guidance on the Misrepresentation Act 1967 | PDF Download |
| 5/8/21 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on Specifying Permanent Traffic Signs Update 2021 | PDF Download |
| 27/7/21 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on specifying External Lighting Units update | PDF Download |
| 27/7/21 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on procurement of traffic management signage update (incorp NHSS9C) | PDF Download |
| 27/7/21 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on Traffic Signs on Private Land | PDF Download |
| 13/7/21 | NHSS9 Chair | Natoinal Highways Sector Scheme 9 published | PDF Download |
| 27/5/21 | ARTSM WG3 | Guidance on the use and requirements of Light Arrows | PDF download |
| 6/5/21 | ARTSM Exec | Guidance on CE and CA Marking Update April 2021 | PDF download |
| 30/03/20 | ARTSM WG3 | Non harmonised standards in the UK affecting product testing and certificate for VMS | PDF Download |
| 30/03/20 | ARTSM WG4 | Obsolete EN Norms affecting product testing and certification | PDF Download |
| 16/09/19 | ARTSM WG4 | Guidance on FAT For Traffic Signal Controllers | PDF Download |
| 01/11/18 | ARTSM WG2 | Statement on temporary signs | PDF Download |
| 15/06/18 | ARTSM WG4 | Guidance Note CE Marking | PDF Download |
| 23/04/18 | ARTSM Exec | Guidance on GDPR | PDF Download |
| 14/09/17 | ARTSM WG4 | Guidance on TOPAS | PDF Download |
| 20/10/17 | ARTSM WG3 | Statement on BSEN 12966 and Design & Testing for VMS | PDF Download |
| 1/7/17 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on Sign Savings – Replacing Obsolete Road Traffic Signs | PDF Download |
| 1/3/14 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on Labelling of Road Traffic Signs | PDF Download |
| 1/9/13 | ARTSM WG2 | Guidance on CE Marking of Road Traffic Signs | PDF Download |