Directive 2008/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2008/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on road infrastructure safety management

3.Criteria for the pre-opening stage:U.K.

(a)

safety of road users and visibility under different conditions such as darkness and under normal weather conditions;

(b)

readability of road signs and markings;

(c)

condition of pavements.