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Directive 2004/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Directive 2004/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the Trans-European Road Network
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1.General requirements
The following are road signs and symbols to be used for tunnels. Road signs mentioned in this section are described in the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals of 1968, unless otherwise specified.
In order to facilitate international understanding of signs, the system of signs and signals prescribed in this Annex is based on the use of shapes and colours characteristic of each class of sign and, wherever possible, on the use of graphic symbols rather than words. Where Member States consider it necessary to modify the signs and symbols prescribed, the modifications made shall not alter their essential characteristics. Where Member States do not apply the Vienna Convention, the prescribed signs and symbols may be modified, provided that the modifications made shall not alter their essential intent.
1.1.Road signs shall be used to designate the following safety facilities in tunnels:
Lay-bys;
Emergency exits: the same sign shall be used for all kinds of emergency exits;
Escape routes: the two nearest emergency exits shall be signed on the sidewalls at distances of no more than 25 m, at a height of 1,0 to 1,5 m above escape route level, with an indication of the distances to the exits;
Emergency stations: signs to indicate the presence of emergency phones and fire extinguishers.
1.2.Radio:
In tunnels where users can receive information via their radio, appropriate signs placed before the entrance shall inform users on how to receive this information.
1.3.Signs and markings shall be designed and positioned so that they are clearly visible.
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