Section 15B-2.009 - Test to Determine Speed Accuracy of Doppler Radar Devices(1)(a) All RSMD's used in this state shall be subject to periodic bench tests at intervals not to exceed six months, to be conducted by an electronic technician who has a Federal Communications Commission, General Radiotelephone Operator License or a certification issued by one of the following: 1. Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO);2. Personal Communications Industries Association (PCIA), formerly known as National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER); or3. National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE).(b) Only the most recent six (6) months test certificate is required in order to establish the presumption available under Section 316.1905(3)(b), F.S. Tests will include transmitter frequency, display response to known antenna input signals for simulated target speeds over a range of speeds from 15 mph to 100 mph and patrol speeds over a range of speeds from 15 mph to 70 mph, the operation of all controls, tests for recertification of the tuning fork(s) meeting the manufacturer's specifications, radio frequency interference, low supply voltage, and antenna power density. These revised tests shall become effective after June 30, 2004, upon the expiration of each radar unit's prior six-month certification period. Each test shall be recorded on Form HSMV 61070 (Rev. 10/04) which is incorporated by reference. Blank forms are available by contacting the Department at the address described in subsection 15B-2.008(1), F.A.C. As a condition of purchase, manufacturers shall be required to make known to the purchaser the availability and location of manufacturer-supported test facilities to accomplish the required tests.(2) Prior to an operator using a radar for enforcement activity and subsequent to the last enforcement action taken using an RSMD, but prior to the end of each shift in which the RSMD was used the following accuracy checks shall be made.(a) An internal accuracy check shall be performed, and the check is passed only if the proper numbers recommended by the manufacturer appear exactly on the radar readout.(b) The external tuning fork accuracy check shall be made with certified tuning fork(s) (plus or minus one (1) mile per hour tolerance) meeting the manufacturer's specifications.(c) A written log of each internal and external tuning fork accuracy check(s) shall be maintained. Log forms may be of a design suitable to the particular needs of the operator's jurisdiction.(3) When an Average Speed Calculator (ASC) is installed and used as a separate feature of an RSMD, the ASC feature must be certified separately and in addition to the RSMD under paragraph 15B-2.008(2)(d), F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15B-2.009
Rulemaking Authority 316.1905 FS. Law Implemented 316.1905, 316.1906 FS.
New 9-11-78, Amended 7-12-82, Formerly 15B-2.09, Amended 6-12-89, 1-1-90, 10-18-94, Amended 10-2-95, 5-23-04, 5-15-05.New 9-11-78, Amended 7-12-82, Formerly 15B-2.09, Amended 6-12-89, 1-1-90, 10-18-94, 10-2-95, 5-23-04, 5-15-05.