When it comes to road infrastructure safety, the use of certified road signs and plates that comply with the regulatory requirements in Bulgaria and the EU is of key importance. From road signs and cones to speed bumps and crash barriers – every element must pass control and comply with established standards for safety, durability and visibility.

1. 📋 What are the main regulatory requirements?

In Bulgaria, road products must meet a number of national and European standards. The most important of these include:

• Regulation No. 18 of the MRDPW on road signage with road markings and road signs and plates.

• Regulation No. 1 of the MRDPW on traffic organisation during construction and repair works

• BDS EN standards, for example:

  • BDS EN 12899 – for permanent road signs and plates

  • BDS EN 13422 – for road cones and drums

  • BDS EN 1436 – for road markings

  • BDS EN 1317 – for crash barriers and protection systems

These documents define requirements for material, reflectivity, resistance to weather conditions, mechanical strength and installation. At Signal Pro we insist on this BDS documentation for the manufacture of road signs and plates

2. 🧾 Requirements for road signs and plates

Road signs and plates must:

• Be made of a durable aluminium or galvanised base

• Use reflective sheeting class RA2 or RA3 (such as 3M, ORAFOL, etc.)

• Have conformity marking (CE)

• Comply with BDS EN 12899-1

✅ When purchasing or delivering, request a declaration of conformity, test reports and a CE certificate.

3. 🛑 Anti-parking and temporary facilities

Products such as cones, anti-parking bollards, clamps and temporary signs are also subject to control:

• Cones must comply with EN 13422 – flexibility, stability and wind resistance are checked.

• Bollards and clamps must be galvanised or powder-coated and impact resistant.

• Temporary signs and plates must also have reflective sheeting and stable stands.

4. 🧪 What to require from the supplier?

A reliable supplier of road signs and plates must provide you, upon request, with:

• ✅ Certificates according to BDS/EN standards!

• ✅ Declarations of conformity! (CE Declaration of Conformity)

• ✅ Test reports! – durability, reflectivity, climatic resistance

• ✅ Product warranty!

• ✅ Possibility of traceability by batch number!

💡 Tip: Avoid road signs and plates “without documents”, especially when participating in public tenders or infrastructure projects.

5. 📍 GEO location and local compatibility

In Bulgaria, the climate and road conditions vary widely – from coastal regions to mountain passes. This means that:

• Road signs and plates must be resistant to UV rays, low temperatures and corrosion

• Supports and mounting elements must be protected against moisture and vandalism

• Road signs and plates must meet the specific requirements of RIA, municipalities and Traffic Police

6. ✅ Quick checklist

This is a short guide that will help you choose a certified company for the manufacture and delivery of road signs and plates with guaranteed origin, complying with all applicable regulatory safety requirements and possessing the necessary certificates of conformity.

🛒 If you are a designer, construction contractor or municipal official, the choice of certified road products is not just a formality – it is an investment in real safety, legal compliance and long-term sustainability. Work only with suppliers who can provide you with all the necessary documents and technical information – then you can rest assured that your project is legal, safe and professionally executed.

👉 Contact SignalPro – your reliable partner in the design and supply of road signs and plates, including bicycle racks, with a quality guarantee and tailored to the needs of any urban environment in Bulgaria.
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