Florida Administrative Code
15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol
Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES
Section 15B-2.012 - Tests to Determine Accuracy of Time Measurement Devices
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Stop watches and analog measurement devices used in calculating speeds of motor vehicles shall be tested by a jeweler or watch repair-smith prior to being put into use and it shall be retested by a jeweler or watch repair-smith not less than once each six (6) months thereafter. The jeweler or watch repair-smith shall issue after each test, a certificate dated, signed and witnessed by the jeweler or watch repair-smith showing the degree of accuracy. Only the most recent six (6) month test certificate is required in order to establish the presumption available under Section 316.1905(3)(b), F.S.
(2) Electronic stop watches or electronic time based average speed calculators may be tested by a certified electronics technician meeting the requirements of paragraph 15B-2.009(1)(a), F.A.C., in the manner and within the time period described in subsection (1).
Rulemaking Authority 316.1905 FS. Law Implemented 316.1905 FS.
New 9-11-78, Formerly 15B-2.12, Amended 11-16-92, 10-18-94, 5-23-04.
