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Key Points:

Certificate Validity: The certificate is renewed for another 3 years from July 15, 2022.
Product Description: Portaboom is a radio-controlled traffic control device designed to replace handheld "STOP/SLOW" bats, allowing traffic controllers to operate it remotely from a safe zone.
Compliance and Usage:

The device must meet road agency and manufacturer requirements for usage.
It's intended for use at road works sites with speeds up to 60 km/h, but can be withdrawn if local concerns arise (e.g., wind, visibility, traffic volume).
Full compliance with a pre-approved traffic control plan is essential.
Technical Assessment:

The original TIPES Product Evaluation Panel (PEP) determined Portaboom to be an effective traffic control device in 2016 and confirmed its effectiveness in subsequent renewals (2019, 2022).
The PEP recognized the device's risk reduction benefits for traffic controllers.
Modifications:

Minor improvements have been made since the original certificate to enhance portability and handling without impacting stability.
A second model was developed with integrated traffic signals to provide an additional visual warning.
Restrictions:

The renewal only applies to Portaboom devices with the composition, features, and characteristics as originally submitted for TIPES evaluation.
* Any significant modifications or redevelopments would require re-evaluation.