1.1This practice covers the use of pneumatic road tubes to detect the passing of load-bearing vehicle axles as part of roadway traffic monitoring.

1.2The practice applies only to pneumatic road tubes used for the detection of load-bearing vehicle axles on a roadway.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.