What do I need to pass the MOT with vinyls for approved vehicles?
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 10:10 am
Advertising on vehicles is one of the best ways to promote your business. This type of marketing captures the public's attention, identifies the company's brand and allows for quick awareness of services and products. But are there any problems with vehicle lettering on windows at the time of the vehicle technical inspection? Today we will tell you everything you need to know about vinyls for vehicles approved to pass the ITV .
Labeling commercial vehicles on windows
There are many advantages to labelling your commercial vehicle : making yourself known, standing out from the competition, reaching more people and creating a brand. However, before labelling your commercial vehicle, you must take into account some regulatory requirements to avoid problems when applying vinyl for windows.
The first thing you should keep in mind is that vinyl cannot be installed on the windscreen or the front windows. The regulations specify that the driver's field of vision, in list of telegram users in germany an arc of 180ยบ, must be completely free. In addition, neither the vehicle's light signals nor the mirrors can be covered.
You should also keep in mind that the vinyls to be installed on the windows and rear window must be microperforated and approved. In addition, the vehicle must have two rearview mirrors, one on the left and one on the right.
On the other hand, it is important to take into account the design of the advertising to be installed on the vehicle signage. A striking and eye-catching design, with the corporate colours and logo, and with legible letters is the most appropriate for commercial vehicles. In this way, the vehicle will clearly identify the company and the customer will be able to see the contact information just by watching the vehicle pass by.
Regulations on vinyl for approved vehicles
The applicable regulations establish the guidelines to follow regarding tests on materials, installation and marking of glass with vinyl wrap for approved vehicles. Among the specifications given for glass wrap, what you should keep in mind, especially when passing the ITV is that:
If there are emergency exits, they cannot be completely covered by vinyl sheets (they should not occupy more than a third of their surface).
Vinyl windows must be marked correctly. With the approval stamps that the manufacturer must provide you when you request vehicle lettering.
The vinyls must be well adhered, so that they do not present bubbles larger than 2 mm in diameter or signs of peeling off.
The most important thing is that the window vinyls, whether microperforated, must bear the approval seal provided by the manufacturer. The seals must be applied to all labeled windows so that they can be checked when the inspection is carried out.
Labeling commercial vehicles on windows
There are many advantages to labelling your commercial vehicle : making yourself known, standing out from the competition, reaching more people and creating a brand. However, before labelling your commercial vehicle, you must take into account some regulatory requirements to avoid problems when applying vinyl for windows.
The first thing you should keep in mind is that vinyl cannot be installed on the windscreen or the front windows. The regulations specify that the driver's field of vision, in list of telegram users in germany an arc of 180ยบ, must be completely free. In addition, neither the vehicle's light signals nor the mirrors can be covered.
You should also keep in mind that the vinyls to be installed on the windows and rear window must be microperforated and approved. In addition, the vehicle must have two rearview mirrors, one on the left and one on the right.
On the other hand, it is important to take into account the design of the advertising to be installed on the vehicle signage. A striking and eye-catching design, with the corporate colours and logo, and with legible letters is the most appropriate for commercial vehicles. In this way, the vehicle will clearly identify the company and the customer will be able to see the contact information just by watching the vehicle pass by.
Regulations on vinyl for approved vehicles
The applicable regulations establish the guidelines to follow regarding tests on materials, installation and marking of glass with vinyl wrap for approved vehicles. Among the specifications given for glass wrap, what you should keep in mind, especially when passing the ITV is that:
If there are emergency exits, they cannot be completely covered by vinyl sheets (they should not occupy more than a third of their surface).
Vinyl windows must be marked correctly. With the approval stamps that the manufacturer must provide you when you request vehicle lettering.
The vinyls must be well adhered, so that they do not present bubbles larger than 2 mm in diameter or signs of peeling off.
The most important thing is that the window vinyls, whether microperforated, must bear the approval seal provided by the manufacturer. The seals must be applied to all labeled windows so that they can be checked when the inspection is carried out.