U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Highway 

Administration 

May 27, 2020 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/WZ-403 

Mr. John Pasakarnis 

Dicke Safety Products 

1201Waren Ave. 

Downers Grove, IL 60515 

Dear Mr. Pasakarnis: 

This letter is in response to your February 11, 2020 request for the Federal Highway 

Administration (FHWA) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for eligibility for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This FHWA letter of eligibility is 

assigned FHWA control number WZ-403 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by 

FHWA that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following device is eligible within the length-of-need, with details provided in the form 

which is attached as an integral part of this letter: 

• Dicke Safety Products DF3000P Sign Stand with 48”x48” Vinyl Roll-up Sign

Scope of this Letter 

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, new roadside safety devices should meet the crash 

test and evaluation criteria contained in the American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials’(AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). 

However, the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Government do 

not regulate the manufacture of roadside safety devices. Eligibility for reimbursement under the 

Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval, certification or endorsement of the 

device for any particular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a determination by the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, or the United 

States Government that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any particular 

outcome, nor is it a guarantee of the in-service performance of this device. Proper 

manufacturing, installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to function as 

tested. 

This finding of eligibility is limited to the crashworthiness of the system and does not cover other 

structural features, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 
 

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Eligibility for Reimbursement 

Based solely on a review of crash test results and certifications submitted by the manufacturer, 

and the crash test laboratory, FHWA agrees that the device described herein meets the crash test 

and evaluation criteria of the AASHTO’s MASH. Therefore, the device is eligible for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program if installed under the range of tested 

conditions. 

Name of system: Dicke Safety Products D3000P Sign Stand with 48”x48” Vinyl Roll-up 

Sign 

Type of system: Work Zone 

Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 (TL3) 

Testing conducted by: Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

Date of request: February 11, 2020 

FHWA concurs with the recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory on the 

attached form. 

Full Description of the Eligible Device 

The device and supporting documentation, including reports of the crash tests or other testing 

done, videos of any crash testing, and/or drawings of the device, are described in the attached 

form. 

Notice 

This eligibility letter is issued for the subject device as tested. Modifications made to the device 

are not covered by this letter. Any modifications to this device should be submitted to the user 

(i.e., state DOT) as per their requirements. 

You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design, installation and 

maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance. 

You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry, 

mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the test 

and evaluation criteria of AASHTO’s MASH.

Issuance of this letter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. This 

letter is based on the premise that information and reports submitted by you are accurate and 

correct. We reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter if: (1) there are any inaccuracies in 

the information submitted in support of your request for this letter, (2) the qualification testing 

was flawed, (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safety problems, (4) the 

system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, or (5) any other 

information indicates that the letter was issued in error or otherwise does not reflect full and 

complete information about the crashworthiness of the system. 
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Standard Provisions 

• To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter of eligibility designated as FHWA 

control number WZ-403 shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test 

documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and 

documentation may be reviewed upon request. 

• This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHWA to use, 

manufacture, or sell any patented system for which the applicant is not the patent holder. 

• This FHWA eligibility letter is not an expression ofany Agency view, position, or 

determination ofvalidity, scope, or ownership of any intellectual property rights to a 

specific device or design. Further, this letter does not impute any distribution or licensing 

rights to the requester. This FHWA eligibility letter determination is made based solely 

on the crash-testing information submitted by the requester. The FHWA reserves the 

right to review and revoke an earlier eligibility determination after receipt of subsequent 

information related to crash testing. 

Sincerely; 

Michael S. Griffith 

Director, Office of Safety Technologies 

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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Submitter 

Date of Request: February11,2020 New Resubmission 

Name: DickeSafetyProducts,c/oJohn M.Pasakarnis 

Company: DickeSafetyproducts 

Address: 1201WarrenAve,DownersGrove, IL60515 

Country: UnitedStatesof America 

To: Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program. 

Device&TestingCriterion-Enter from right to left starting with TestLevel ! -! - ! ! -! -! 

SystemType SubmissionType DeviceName / Variant TestingCriterion Test 

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'WZ':CrashWorthyWorkZon PhysicalCrashTesting 

Engineering Analysis 

DF3000PSignStandwith 

48"x48"VinylRoll-Up 

Sign 

AASHTOMASH TL3 

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify 

that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH. 

Individual or Organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: DickeSafetyProducts,c/oJohn M.Pasakarnis SameasSubmitter 

CompanyName: DickeSafetyproducts SameasSubmitter 

Address: 1201WarrenAve,DownersGrove, IL60515 SameasSubmitter 

Country: UnitedStatesof America SameasSubmitter 

Enter below all disclosures of financial interests as required by the FHWA `Federal-Aid Reimbursement 

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

DICKESafetyProducts is the manufacturerand marketerof device. 

Applus IDIADA KARCOEngineering, LLC (IDIADA KARCO)isan independent research and testing laboratory 

having no affiliation with any other entity. IDIADA KARCOisactively Involved In data acquisition and 

compliance/certification testing for a variety of government agenciesand equipment manufacturers. The 

principalsand staff of IDIADAKARCOhaveno past or present financial,contractual or organizational interest in 

any company or entity directly or indirectly related to the products that KARCOtests. If any financial interest 

shouldarise,other than receiving feesfor testing,reporting,etc.,with respect to any project, thecompany will 

provide,In writing, a full and immediatedisclosure to theFHWA. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

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New Hardware or 

Significant Modification 

Modification to 

ExistingHardware 

The DICKESafety Products DF3000Psign stand isa work-zone traffic control device. The as-tested device 

consistedof one(1)48.0in.(1.2m)squarevinyl roll upsign,one(1) fiberglasscrossbraceassembly,one(1) 

steel tubeupright,and one(1) baseassembly.Theas-tested device weighed approximately25.0lbs(11.3kg). 

Thedevicehadaheight of 85.5in.(2.2m) measured to the top of thesign.TheDF3000Psignstand wastested 

with four(4)25.0lb. (11.3kg)sand bags;one(1) for each of its legs. 

Thesquarevinyl roll-up sign wasattached to a fiberglasscrossbraceand wasset at a mounting height of 18.5 

in.(470mm) measured to the bottom corner.The34.0in.(864mm) long by 1.0in.(25mm)squaresteel tube 

upright wasfastened to the vertical crossbraceand mounted thesign to the baseassembly. 

Thebaseassemblyconsistedof one(1) post adapter tube, one(1)spring assembly,and four(4) telescoping 

legs.Thepost adapter tube held thesteel tube upright and pivotedabout thespring assembly.Thespring was 

constructed of asteel double torsionsystem.Thelegsconsistedof two (2) portions: one(1)1.25in.(32 mm) 

aluminum square tube piece and one (1) 1.0 in. (25 mm) aluminum square extension tube piece. In its 

deployed state, the baseassemblyhada footprint measuring45.0in.(1.1m) by 71.0in.(1.8m). 

CRASH TESTING 

Bysignaturebelow, theEngineeraffiliated with the testing laboratory, agreesin support of thissubmission that 

all of the critical and relevant crash tests for this device listed above were conducted to meet the MASH test 

criteria. The Engineer has determined that no other crash testsare necessary to determine the device meets 

theMASH criteria. 

Engineer Name: BrunoHaesbaert 

EngineerSignature: 

Address: 9270HollyRd,Adelanto,CA92301 SameasSubmitter 

Country: UnitedStatesofAmerica SameasSubmitter 

BrunoHaesbaert Digitally signed byBrunoHaesbaert 

Date: 2020.02.1108:54:54-08'00' 

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3-70(1100C) 

Designed to evaluate theability of asmall 

vehicle to activateany breakaway, fracture, 

or yielding mechanism. Is considered 

optional for work-zone traffic control 

devicesweighing lessthan 220 lb (100kg). 

The DF3000Psign stand weighed 

approximately 25.0 lbs (11.3 kg) and 

thereforethe test wasnon-relevant and not 

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RequiredTest 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-71(1100C) 

Two (2)DF3000Psignstandswereimpacted 

on the same test run. The devices were 

spaced60.0ft.(18.3m)apart andsetat two 

(2) critical impact angles (CIA), 0° and 90°. 

The1100Csmallcar usedfor this test wasa 

2010 KiaRio 4-door sedan with a test 

inertial weight of 2,428.4lbs(1,101.5kg). 

Thetest vehicle impacted the0° testsignat 

aspeed of 62.90 mph (101.22 km/h) and 

proceeded to impacted the90° testsignat a 

speed of 61.02 mph (98.20 km/h). Upon 

impact, both DF3000P's vinyl signs broke 

away from its upright assembly. The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and the deformation limits were not 

exceeded. The DF3000Psign stand broke 

away in a predictable manner. Debris from 

the test articles did not cause a hazard to 

the driver’s vision. The vehicle remained 

stableand upright throughout the test.The 

DF3000Psign stand met all the 

requirementsfor MASHTest3-71. 

PASS 

3-72(2270P) 

Two (2)DF3000Psignstandswereimpacted 

on the same test run. The devices were 

spaced60.0ft.(18.3m)apart andsetat two 

(2) critical impact angles (CIA), 0° and 90°. 

The 2270P vehicle used for this test wasa 

2014RAM15004-door pick-up truckwith a 

test inertial weight of 5,052.9 lbs (2,292.0 

kg). 

Thetest vehicle impacted the0° testsignat 

aspeed of 63.45 mph (102.11 km/h) and 

proceeded to impacted the90° testsignat a 

speed of 62.57 mph (100.70 km/h). Upon 

impact, both DF3000P's vinyl signs broke 

away from its upright assembly. The 

occupant compartment wasnot penetrated 

and the deformation limits were not 

exceeded. The DF3000Psign stand broke 

away in a predictable manner. Debris from 

the test articles did not cause a hazard to 

the driver’s vision. The vehicle remained 

stableand upright throughout the test.The 

DF3000Psign stand met all the 

requirementsfor MASHTest3-72. 

PASS 

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with MASH by the following accredited crash test 

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DN: C=US, O=Dicke Safety Products, CN=John 

Reason: I have reviewed this document 

Location: your signing location here 

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Laboratory Name: ApplusIDIADAKARCOEngineering,LLC. 

Digitally signed byBrunoHaesbaert LaboratorySignature: BrunoHaesbaert Date:2020.02.1108:53:48-08'00' 

Address: 9270HollyRd,Adelanto,CA92301 SameasSubmitter 

Country: UnitedStatesof America SameasSubmitter 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

TL371:July1,2019 -July1,2022 

John M_ SubmitterSignature*: Pasakarnis 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

1) Additional disclosures of related financial interest as indicated above.

2) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in

support of this request.

3) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications

[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is

usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact

information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 format) showing details that

are relevant to understanding the dimensions and performance of the device should also be submitted

to facilitate our review.

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

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GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency..................................... Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity Device 1........................... 62.90 mph (101.22 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... N/A*

Test No........................................ P39343-01 Impact Velocity Device 2............................. 61.02 mph (98.20 km/h) Lateral OIV.................................... N/A*

Test Designation.............................. 3-71 Device 1 Angle................................... 0.0° Longitudinal RA...........................N/A*

Test Date........................................ 12/16/19 Device 2 Angle................................. 90.0° Lateral RA.................................N/A*

Device 1 Kinetic Energy............................... 321.1 kip-ft (435.4 kJ) THIV.............................................. N/A*

TEST ARTICLE Device 2 Kinetic Energy.......................... 302.2 kip-ft (409.8 kJ) PHD......................................... N/A*

Name / Model........................................ DF3000P Sign Stand ASI.............................................. N/A*

Type....................................................... Work-Zone Device Exit Conditions

Device Height .................................... 85.5 ft. (26.1 m) Device 1 Exit Velocity.................... 61.8 mph (99.4 km/h) Test Article Deflections

Key Elements....................................... Metal, fiberglass, vinyl Device 2 Exit Velocity..................... 60.4 mph (97.2 km/h) 0° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal) ...19.7 ft. (6.0 m)

Road Surface.................................... Smooth, clean concrete Vehicle Resting Position.................... 333.5 ft. (101.6 m) Downstream 0° Sign Debris Field (lateral)... 34.0 ft. (10.4 m)

6.9 ft. (2.1 m) Left 90° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal).. 179.3 ft. (54.7 m)

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Stability ..................................... Satisfactory 90° Sign Debris Field (lateral)......4.8 ft. (1.4 m)

Type / Designation................................ 1100C Maximum Roll Angle................................. N/A* Vehicle Damage

Year, Make, and Model.................................. 2010 Kia Rio Maximum Pitch Angle............. N/A* Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-1

Curb Mass.............................................. 2,436.1 lbs (1,105.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............N/A* CDC............................................. 12FDAW1

Test Inertial Mass.................................. 2,428.4 lbs (1,101.5 kg) * Not Applicable, device weighs less than 220 lbs (100 kg) Maximum Deformation............................. 0.3 in. (8 mm) at windshield

Gross Static Mass................................ 2,592.6 lbs (1,176.0 kg)

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GENERAL INFORMATION Impact Conditions Occupant Risk

Test Agency..................................... Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity Device 1........................... 63.45 mph (102.11 km/h) Longitudinal OIV............................... N/A*

Test No........................................ P39344-01 Impact Velocity Device 2............................. 62.57 mph (100.70 km/h) Lateral OIV.................................... N/A*

Test Designation.............................. 3-72 Device 1 Angle................................... 0.0° Longitudinal RA...........................N/A*

Test Date........................................ 12/16/19 Device 2 Angle................................. 90.0° Lateral RA.................................N/A*

Device 1 Kinetic Energy............................... 680.0 kip-ft (922.0 kJ) THIV.............................................. N/A*

TEST ARTICLE Device 2 Kinetic Energy.......................... 661.3 kip-ft (896.7 kJ) PHD......................................... N/A*

Name / Model........................................ DF3000P Sign Stand ASI.............................................. N/A*

Type....................................................... Work-Zone Device Exit Conditions

Device Height .................................... 85.5 ft. (26.1 m) Device 1 Exit Velocity.................... 62.9 mph (101.2 km/h) Test Article Deflections

Key Elements....................................... Metal, fiberglass, vinyl Device 2 Exit Velocity..................... 62.0 mph (99.8 km/h) 0° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal) ...123.0 ft. (37.5 m)

Road Surface.................................... Smooth, clean concrete Vehicle Resting Position.................... 431.5 ft. (131.5 m) Downstream 0° Sign Debris Field (lateral)... 17.3 ft. (5.3 m)

6.6 ft. (2 m) Left 90° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal).. 154.8 ft. (47.2 m)

TEST VEHICLE Vehicle Stability ..................................... Satisfactory 90° Sign Debris Field (lateral)......7.0 ft. (2.1 m)

Type / Designation................................ 2270P Maximum Roll Angle................................. N/A* Vehicle Damage

Year, Make, and Model.................................. 2014 RAM 1500 Maximum Pitch Angle............. N/A* *Vehicle Damage Scale................... 12-FD-3

Curb Mass.............................................. 5,029.8 lbs (2,281.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle............N/A* CDC........................................................ 12FDEW1

Test Inertial Mass.................................. 5,052.9 lbs (2,292.0 kg) * Not Applicable, device weighs less than 220 lbs (100 kg) *Maximum Deformation............................. 1.3 in. (33 mm) at floorpan

Gross Static Mass................................ 5,052.9 lbs (2,292.0 kg) *Due to secondary impact with dirt mound

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