scope:

Specifies performance requirements and defines levels in passive safety terms intended to reduce the severity of injury to the occupants of vehicles in impact with the permanent support structures of road equipment. Considereation is also given to other traffic, pedestrians or personnel in a work zone. Two energy absorption types are considered. Test methods for determining the level of performance under various conditions of impact are given. It excludes vehicle restraint systems, noise barriers and transilluminated traffic bollards. It also excludes temporary work zone traffic control devices.