850 Approved speed-timing devices and appointment of maintenance and calibration stations  

  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    Approved Speed-Timing Devices and Appointment of Maintenance and Calibration Stations

    [38 Pa.B. 2123]
    [Saturday, May 3, 2008]

       The Department of Transportation (Department), Bureau of Motor Vehicles, under the authority of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368 (relating to speed timing devices), has approved for use, until the next comprehensive list is published, subject to interim amendment, the following electronic speed-timing devices (radar); electronic speed-timing devices (nonradar), which measure elapsed time between measured road surface points by using two sensors; and electronic speed timing devices (nonradar), which calculate average speed between any two points.

       Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(c)(2), the Department has approved, for use only by members of the State Police, the following electronic speed-timing devices (radar) when used in the stationary mode only:

       (1)  Falcon Radar (identified on the radar housing as FALCON). Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215.

       (2)  H.A.W.K. Traffic Safety Radar System (identified on the radar housing as H.A.W.K.). Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215.

       (3)  KR-10, Stationary Radar (identified on the radar housing as KR-10). Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215.

       (4)  KR-10, Stationary Radar (identified on the radar housing as KR-10). Manufactured by Kustom Electronics, Incorporated, 8320 Nieman Road, Lenexa, KS 66214.

       (5)  KR-10SP, Stationary Radar (identified on the radar housing as KR-10SP). Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215.

       (6)  KR-10SP, Stationary Radar (identified on the radar housing as KR-10). Manufactured by Kustom Electronics, Incorporated, 8320 Nieman Road, Lenexa, KS 66214.

       (7)  Pro 1000(DS), Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 1010 West Chestnut/P. O. Box 947, Chanute, KS 66720.

       (8)  Model 100, Decatur RA-GUN (identified on the radar housing as RA-GUN). Manufactured by Decatur Electronics, Incorporated, 715 Bright Street, Decatur, IL 62522.

       (9)  Genesis-I. Manufactured by Decatur Electronics, Incorporated, 715 Bright Street, Decatur, IL 62522.

       (10)  Genesis Handheld (GHS). Manufactured by Decatur Electronics, Incorporated, 715 Bright Street, Decatur, IL 62522.

       (11)  Genesis GHD Hand-held model. Manufactured by Decatur Electronics, Incorporated, 715 Bright Street, Decatur, IL 62522.

       (12)  Genesis GVP-D battery operated model. Manufactured by Decatur Electronics, Incorporated, 715 Bright Street, Decatur, IL 62522.

       (13)  Stalker Dual, Manufactured by Applied Concepts, Incorporated, 730 F Avenue, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75074.

       (14)  Stalker Dual SL. Manufactured by Applied Concepts, Incorporated, 730 F Avenue, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75074.

       (15)  Stalker Dual DSR, Manufactured by Applied Concepts, Incorporated, 730 F Avenue, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75074.

       (16)  TS-3. Manufactured by MPH Industries, Incorporated, 316 East 9th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303.

       (17)  Vindicator, (VH-1), (Identified on the radar housing as Vindicator). Manufactured by MPH Incorporated, 316 East 9th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303.

       (18)  MPH Model K-15. Manufactured by MPH Industries, Incorporated, 316 East 9th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303.

       (19)  Stalker. Manufactured by Applied Concepts, Incorporated, 730 F Avenue, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75074.

       (20)  Eagle Plus. Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215-3347.

       Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(c)(3), the Department has approved, for use by any police officer, the following electronic speed-timing devices (nonradar) which measure elapsed time between measured road surface points by using two sensors:

       (1)  Electrical Speed Timing System. Manufactured by Richard Hageman, 98 South Penn Dixie Road, Nazareth, PA 18064.

       (2)  Model TK 100, Excessive Speed Preventor. Manufactured by Systems Innovation, Incorporated, Steam Hollow Road, R. D. 2, Hallstead, PA 18822.

       (3)  Model TK 100, Excessive Speed Preventor. Manufactured by Targetron, Incorporated, 190 Angletown Road, Muncy, PA 17756.

       (4)  Speed Chek (identified on the housing as Speed Chek model one, Mfd. for: The Union Agency, Unionville, PA 19375). Manufactured by Sterner Lighting Systems, Incorporated, 351 Lewis Avenue, Winsted, MN 55395.

       (5)  Model TK 100, Excessive Speed Preventor Infrared. Manufactured by Systems Innovation, Incorporated, Steam Hollow Road, R. D. 2, Hallstead, PA 18822.

       (6)  Model TK 100, Excessive Speed Preventor Infrared. Manufactured by Targetron, Incorporated, 190 Angletown Road, Muncy, PA 17756.

       (7)  Enradd, Model EJU-91. Manufactured by Y.I.S. Incorporated, 1049 Hartley Street, Post Office Box 3044, York, PA 17404.

       (8)  Enradd, Model EJU-91 with Non-Contact Road Switch System. Manufactured by Y.I.S. Incorporated, 1049 Hartley Street, Post Office Box 3044, York, PA 17404.

       (9)  Enradd, Model EJU-91 Wireless System. Manufactured by Y.I.S. Incorporated, 1049 Hartley Street, Post Office Box 3044, York, PA 17404.

       Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(c)(1) and (3), the Department has approved the use of electronic and mechanical stopwatches as speed-timing devices for use by any police officer. The Department has approved these speed-timing devices upon submission of a certificate of stopwatch accuracy indicating that a stopwatch has been successfully tested in accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to mechanical, electrical and electronic speed-timing devices). The Department issues an approved speed-timing device certificate for the device, as required by 67 Pa. Code § 105.72 (relating to equipment approval procedure). The Department does not publish a listing of these approved speed-timing devices because they are approved individually by serial number and police department. Therefore, if a citation is contested, it is necessary for the police department to show both the certificate of stopwatch accuracy, which was issued within 60 days of the citation, and an approved speed-timing device certificate issued by the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

       Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(c)(3), the Department has approved, for use by any police officer, the following electronic speed-timing device (nonradar) which calculates average speed between any two points:

       (1)  VASCAR-plus. Manufactured by Traffic Safety Systems, a division of Power Systems & Controls, Incorporated, 3206 Lanvale Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230.

       (2)  VASCAR-plus II. Manufactured by Traffic Safety Systems, a division of Power Systems & Controls, Incorporated, 3206 Lanvale Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230.

       (3)  VASCAR-plus III. Manufactured by Traffic Safety Systems a division of Power Systems & Controls, Incorporated, 3206 Lanvale Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230.

       (4)  VASCAR-plus IIIc. Manufactured by Traffic Safety Systems a division of Power Systems & Controls, Incorporated, 3206 Lanvale Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230.

       (5)  V-SPEC--Manufactured by Y.I.S. Incorporated, 1049 Hartley Street, Post Office Box 3044, York, PA, 17404.

       (6)  Tracker by Patco. Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215.

       The Department, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(d) has appointed the following stations for calibrating and testing speed-timing devices until the next comprehensive list is published, subject to interim amendment.

       The Department has appointed, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(d), the following Official Electronic Device Testing Stations for radar devices, which may only be used by members of the State Police:

       Davidheiser's Speedometer Repair, Incorporated, 181 Ridge Road, Telford, Montgomery County, PA 18969 (Appointed: 12/22/01, Station R8).

       Guth Laboratories, Incorporated, 590 North 67th Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17111-4511 (Appointed: 01/27/97, Station R2).

       S & D Calibration Services, 29 Prosperity Street, Monongahela, Washington County, PA 15063 (Appointed: 08/15/03, Station R11).

       Simco Electronics, 2125 South West 28th Street, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA 18103 (Appointed: 09/19/96, Station R9).

       Wisco Calibration Services, Inc., 820 Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA 15206 (Appointed: 07/14/99, Station R10).

       YIS Inc., 1049 North Hartley Street, York, York County, PA 17402 (Appointed: 01/14/75, Station R3).

       YIS/Cowden Group, Inc., 1049 North Hartley Street, York, York County, PA 17404 (Appointed 8/20/04 Station number R12).

       The Department has appointed, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(b), the following Official Speedometer Testing Stations:

       Auto Electric & Speedometer Service, 7019 Beaver Dam Road, Levittown, Bucks County, PA 19057 (Appointed: 03/14/74, Station S54).

       Briggs-Hagenlocher, 1110 Chestnut Street, Erie, Erie County, PA 16501 (Appointed: 03/25/93, Station S39).

       Davidheiser's Speedometer Repair, Incorporated, 181 Ridge Road, Telford, Montgomery County, PA 18969--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 11/25/63, Station S19).

       George's Garage, 868 Providence Road, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA 18508 (Appointed: 04/15/98, Station S8).

       K & M Automotive Electric Service, 1004-24th Street, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, PA 15010 (Appointed: 11/13/67, Station S23).

       Mahramus Specialty Auto Service, 286 Muse Bishop Road, Canonsburg, Washington County, PA 15317 (Appointed: 01/03/84, Station S7).

       Powl's Speedometer Service, Incorporated, 2340 Dairy Road, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA 17601--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 06/09/97, Station S82).

       Rabold's Services, 2034 Boas Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17103--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 06/29/62, Station S67).

       S & D Calibration Services, 1963 Route 837, Monongahela, Washington County, PA 15063--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 03/22/83, Station S35).

       Y.I.S./Cowden Group Inc., 1049 North Hartley Street, York, York County, PA 17404 (Appointed 8/20/04, Station S9).

       The Department has appointed, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(d), the following Official Electronic Device Testing Stations for nonradar devices, which measure elapsed time between measured road surface points by using two sensors:

       Davidheiser's Speedometer Repair, Incorporated, 181 Ridge Road, Telford, Montgomery County, PA 18969--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 04/07/93, Station EL3).

       Rabolds Services, 2034 Boas Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17103--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 02/27/92, Station EL22).

       S & D Calibration Services, 1963 Route 837, Monongahela, Washington County, PA 15063--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 03/14/02, Station EL1).

       S & D Calibration Services, 115 Joyce Drive, McMurray, Washington County, PA 15317--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 09/14/82, Station EL11).

       Mahramus Specialty Auto Service, 285 Muse Bishop Road, Cannonsburg, Washington County, PA 15317 (Appointed: 07/31/97, Station EL18).

       YIS/Cowden Group, 1049 North Hartley Street, York, York County, PA 17404--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 02/20/80, Station EL7).

       The Department has appointed, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(d), the following Official Stopwatch Testing Stations:

       Beerbower Incorporated, 315 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA 16602 (Appointed: 09/02/77, Station W14).

       Cal Tech Labs, 501 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburg, Allegheny County, PA 15205 (Appointed 12/22/07, Station W70).

       Department of General Services Metrology, 221 Forester Street, Transportation and Safety Building, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17120 (Appointed: 03/09/79, Station W18).

       Davidheiser's Speedometer Repair, Incorporated, 181 Ridge Road, Telford, Montgomery County, PA 18969--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 10/28/77, Station W29).

       Leitzel's Jewelry, 422 East, Myerstown, Lebanon County, PA 17067 (Appointed: 09/01/87, Station W58).

       Mountz Jewelers, 1160 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17013 (Appointed: 09/21/87, Station W59).

       Precision Watch Repair Company, 1015 Chestnut Street, Room 1010, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19107 (Appointed: 09/24/80, Station W54).

       Rabold's Services, 2034 Boas Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17103--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 09/15/86, Station W56).

       R & R Timing, 203 Shuster Hollow Road, Leechburg, Westmoreland County, PA 15068 (Appointed 6/16/04 Station W10).

       S & D Calibration Services, 1963 Route 837, Monongahela, Washington County, PA 15063--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 03/14/02, Station W1).

       S & D Calibration Services, 115 Joyce Drive, McMurray, Washington County, PA 15317--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 10/10/89, Station W61).

       Servinsky Jewelers, 610 Second Street, Cresson, Cambria County, PA 16630 (Appointed: 05/18/78, Station W40).

       YIS/Cowden Group, 1049 North Hartley Street, York, York County, PA 17404--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 08/30/89, Station W60).

       The Department has appointed, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(d), the following Official Electronic Device Testing Stations for nonradar devices which calculates average speed between any two points:

       Davidheiser's Speedometer Repair, Incorporated, 181 Ridge Road, Telford, Montgomery County, PA 18969--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 02/11/93, Station EM23).

       Rabolds Services, 2034 Boas Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17103--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 02/27/92, Station EM22).

       S & D Calibration Services, 29 Prosperity Street, Monongahela, Washington County, PA 15063--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 03/14/02, Station EM1).

       S & D Calibration Services, 115 Joyce Drive, McMurray, Washington County, PA 15317--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 09/14/82, Station EM6).

       Mahramus Specialty Auto Service, 285 Muse Bishop Road, Canonsburg, Washington County, PA 15317 (Appointed: 08/13/97, Station EM12).

       YIS/Cowden Group, 1049 North Hartley Street, York, York County, PA 17404--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 12/20/80, Station EM5).

       Comments, suggestions or questions may be directed to Peter Gertz, Manager, Administrative and Technical Support Section, Vehicle Inspection Division, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Riverfront Office Center, 1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 or (717) 783-5842.

    ALLEN D. BIEHLER, P. E.,   
    Secretary

    [Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-850. Filed for public inspection May 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]

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