This European Standard specifies the functional safety requirements for traffic signal controllers. It is applicable to traffic signal control equipment permanently and temporarily installed, but excludes portable traffic control equipment. Traffic signal controllers, as defined by this European Standard, are required to control conflicting traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian, e.g. junction signals, pedestrian crossings, shuttle signals, public transport signals, in a safe manner. The electrical safety requirements and additional traffic safety requirements, the interfacing with external equipment and the test methods for verifying compliance with this E