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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-186

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

[31 Pa.B. 706]

I.  Approved Speed Timing Devices

   The Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, under the authority of section 3368 of the Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S. § 3368), has approved for use, until the next comprehensive list is published and subject to interim amendment, the following comprehensive list of electronic speed-timing devices (radar and 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.

   By the authority contained in 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(c)(2), the Department has approved, for use only by members of the Pennsylvania 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, Kansas 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, Kansas 66215.

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

   (4)  KR-10SP, Stationary Radar (identified on the radar housing as KR-10SP). Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, Kansas 66214.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   (15)  Eagle Plus. Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, Kansas 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, Pennsylvania 18064.

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

   (3)  Model TK 100, Excessive Speed Preventor. Manufactured by Targetron, Incorporated, 1821 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701.

   (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, Minnesota 55395.

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

   (6)  Model TK 100, Excessive Speed Preventor Infrared. Manufactured by Targetron, Incorporated, 1821 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701.

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

   Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3368(c)(1) and § 3368(c)(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, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Speed-Timing Devices. The Department issues an approved speed-timing device certificate for the device, as required by Section 105.72. 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 sixty (60) days of the citation and an approved speed-timing 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, Virginia 23230.

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

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

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

   (5)  Tracker by Patco. Manufactured by Kustom Signals, Incorporated, 9325 Pflumm, Lenexa, Kansas 66215.

II.  Appointment--Maintenance and Calibration Stations

   The Department of Transportation, 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:

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

   Simco Electronics, 2125 South West 28th Street, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA 18103 (Appointed: 09/19/96, Station R10).

   Wisco Calibration Services, Inc. 1002 McKee Road, Oakdale, Allegheny County, PA 15071 (Appointed: 07/14/99. Station R10)

   YIS, Incorporated, 1049 North Hartley Street, York, York County, PA 17404 (Appointed: 01/14/75, Station R3).

   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).

   Auto Technology-Vocational Technical School Laboratory, 540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, PA 16823 (Appointed: 02/10/69, Station S22).

   Bob's Speedometer Service, Incorporated, 1920 West Marshall Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, PA 19403 (Appointed: 11/15/77, Station S79).

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

   James M. Coulston, Incorporated, 2915 Swede Road, Norristown, Montgomery County, PA 19401 (Appointed: 02/11/75, Station S49).

   Dave's Service Center, 3617 Nicholas Street, Easton, Northampton County, PA 18045 (Appointed: 10/29/76, Station S33).

   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).

   Gabe's Speedometer Service, 2635 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19145 (Appointed: 06/03/97, Station S85).

   Humenicks Auto Electric, 646 East Diamond Avenue, Hazleton, Luzerne County, PA 18201 (Appointed: 11/13/67, Station S74).

   Izer Garage, 4616 Buchanan Trail East, Zullinger, Franklin County, PA 17272 (Appointed: 02/23/53, Station S106).

   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).

   Melody Lakes Tire & Auto Care, Incorporated, 1113 North West End Boulevard, Quakertown, Bucks County, PA 18951 (Appointed: 09/15/71, Station S38).

   North Boro Speedometer Service, 547 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA 15202 (Appointed: 11/02/78, Station S69).

   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).

   Reading Mack Distributors, Incorporated, 4226 Pottsville Pike, Reading, Berks County, PA 19605 (Appointed: 05/15/79, Station S48).

   S & D Calibration Services, 134 Camp Lane, McMurray, Washington County, PA 15317--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 03/22/83, Station S35).

   Stewart's Speedometer & Auto Parts, 112 South Third Street, Youngwood, Westmoreland County, PA 15601 (Appointed: 03/20/80, Station S58).

   Thoman Auto Electric, Incorporated, 227 Valley Street, Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA 17044 (Appointed: 10/03/78, Station S104).

   Thomas Auto Electric, 109 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA 18360 (Appointed: 07/24/89, Station S105).

   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:

   Cowden Enterprises, 733 Diamond Street, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 04/04/96, Station EL20).

   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, 132 Fawn Valley Drive, McMurray, Washington County, PA 15317--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 09/14/82, Station EL11).

   Speed Enforcement, Incorporated, R. D. 1, Box 32, Randolph Road, Great Bend, Susquehanna County, PA 18821--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 03/26/85, Station EL14).

   Systems Innovation, Incorporated, Steam Hollow Road, R. D. 2, Hallstead, Susquehanna County, PA 18822--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 12/01/78, Station EL2).

   Targetron, Incorporated, 1821 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 05/07/91, Station EL21).

   Thomas Associates R. & E. Incorporated, 65 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, Luzerne County, PA 18707 (Appointed: 11/27/79, Station EL6).

   YIS, Incorporated, 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, 1546 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, Blair County, PA 16602 (Appointed: 09/02/77, Station W14).

   George L. Cogley, 1222 Liberty Avenue, Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, PA 15065 (Appointed: 09/27/77, Station W9).

   Cowden Enterprises, 733 Diamond Street, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 04/04/96, Station W2).

   Department of General Services Metrology, Room B-124, 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).

   Greene Jewelers, Route 819, Armbrust, Westmoreland County, PA 15616 (Appointed: 06/23/78, Station W41).

   Hostetter's Jewelers, 2 Hill Street, Shrewsbury, York County, PA. 17361 (Appointed: 11/18/77, Station W30).

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

   Leitzel's Jewelry Store, 296 Center Street, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA 19061 (Appointed: 07/28/77, Station W7).

   Mountz Jewelers, 153 North Hanover Street, 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).

   Oscar Roth Jewelers, 659 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Luzerne County, PA 18612 (Appointed: 09/22/78. Station W47).

   S & D Calibration, 132 Fawn Valley 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).

   Systems Innovation, Incorporated, Steam Hollow Road, R. D. 2, Hallstead, Susquehanna County, PA 18822--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 04/22/91, Station W63).

   Targetron, Incorporated, 1821 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 05/07/91, Station W64).

   Wolf's Jewelry, 314 Market Street, Lewisburg, Union County, PA 17837 (Appointed: 10/06/77, Station W22).

   YIS, Incorporated, 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 calculate average speed between any two points:

   Cowden Enterprises, 733 Diamond Street, Wiliamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 04/04/96, Station EM20).

   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).

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

   S & D Calibration, 132 Fawn Valley Drive, McMurray, Washington County, PA 15317--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 09/14/82, Station EM6).

   Speed Enforcement, Incorporated, R D. 1, Box 32, Randolph Road, Great Bend, Susquehanna County, PA 18821--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 02/27/85, Station EM13).

   Systems Innovation, Incorporated, Steam Hollow Road, R. D. 2, Hallstead, Susquehanna County, PA 18822--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 10/02/80, Station EM2).

   Targetron, Incorporated, 1821 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701--Also authorized to use mobile units (Appointed: 05/07/91, Station EM21).

   Thomas Associates R. & E. Incorporated, 65 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountaintop, Luzerne County, PA 18707 (Appointed: 10/06/80, Station EM3).

   YIS, Incorporated, 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 in writing 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 by telephoning (717) 783-5842.

BRADLEY L. MALLORY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-186. Filed for public inspection February 2, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]



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