ASTM D4280-08 - 1.7.2008
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers nonplowable, retroreflective raised pavement markers for nighttime lane marking and delineation.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E808-23

Standard Practice for Describing Retroreflection

E809-21

Standard Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics of Retroreflectors

D36-06

Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)

D5-06

Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials

D5329-20

Standard Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied, for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt Pavements and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements

D4402-06

Standard Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures Using a Rotational Viscometer

D3111-19(2025)

Standard Practice for Flexibility Determination of Hot-Melt Adhesives by Mandrel Bend Test

D1785-26

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120

D113-17

Standard Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials

E284-25

Standard Terminology of Appearance

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E811-09(2025)

Standard Practice for Measuring Colorimetric Characteristics of Retroreflectors Under Nighttime Conditions

TT-T-291

Thinner, Paint, Mineral Spirits, Regular and Odorless

AASHTO M237

Epoxy Resin Adhesive for Bonding Traffic Markers to Hardened Concrete

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

D71-24

Standard Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch and Asphalt (Displacement Method)

D92-24

Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester