Test Methods and Specifications

Cover of Assessment of Retroreflectivity of Pavement  Markings
Assessment of Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings
  • Publication no: AGPT-T800-21
  • Published: 12 May 2021

This test method defines the procedure for performing field assessment of pavement marking retroreflectivity (night-time visibility) using a low angle retroreflectometer. It also defines a suitable minimum sampling requirement for all longitudinal and transverse pavement marking types.

This test method applies to all longitudinal and transverse pavement markings where a portable hand-held retroreflectometer instrument is used.

  • Scope
  • 1. References
  • 2. Definitions
  • 3. Equipment
  • 4. Procedure
    • 4.1 Longitudinal Markings
    • 4.2 Segmented Markings
    • 4.3 Transverse and Other Markings
  • 5. Report