U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Highway 

Administration 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/WZ-430 

John Pasakarnis 

Dicke Safety Products 

1201 Warren Ave 

Downers Grove, IL 60515 

Dear Mr. Pasakarnis: 

This letter is in response to your December 23, 2021 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-430 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 DSB100 Sign Stand w/ 48in x 48in 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 DSB100 Sign Stand w/ 48in x 48in roll-up sign 

Type of system: Work Zone 

Test Level: TL-3 

Testing conducted by: Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, 

Date of request: December 23, 2021 

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 

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Standard Provisions 

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

control number WZ-430 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 of any Agency view, position, or 

determination of validity, 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 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
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Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement Eligibility 

ofHighway Safety Hardware 

Date of Request: February 01, 2022 I 

Name: John Pasakarnis 

 Company: Dicke Safety Products

 Address:  1201 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 6051

 Country:  United States of Americ

Michael S. Griffith, Director To: FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

 New  Resubmissio

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

highway program. 

Device & Testing Criterion - Enter from right to left starting with Test Level Fl 

System Type Submission Type Device Name/ Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'WZ': Crash Worthy Work 

Zone Traffic Control Devices 

 Physical Crash Testing

 Engineering Analysis

DSBl00 with 48" x 48" 

Roll-Up Sign 

AASHTO MASH TL3 

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify tha1 

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: John Pasakarnis Same as Submitter 

Company Name: Dicke Safety Products Same as Submitter 

Address: 1201 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Same as Submitter 

Country: United States of America Same as Submitter 

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

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

Dicke Safety Products is the manufacturer and marketer of device. 

Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, LLC (IDIADA KARCO) is an independent research and testing laboratory having 

no affiliation with any other entity. IDIADA KARCO is actively Involved In data acquisition and compliance/ 

certification testing for a variety of government agencies and equipment manufacturers. The principals and staff of 

IDIADA KARCO have no past or present financial, contractual or organizational interest in any company or entity 

directly or indirectly related to the products that KARCO tests. If any financial interest should arise, other than 

receiving fees for testing, reporting, etc., with respect to any project, the company will provide, In writing, a full 

and immediate disclosure to the FHWA. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

 New Hardware or  Modification t

Significa nt Modification Exfsting Hardware 

Product Description of DSB100 with 48" x 48" Roll-Up Sign 

(Reference Drawing: DSB100) 

The DSBl00 is a work-zone traffic control device used to display traffic control signs. 

Further Description: 

The DICKE Safety Products DSBlOO device utilized a 48.0 in. (1.2 m) reflective square vinyl roll-up sign mounted at 

a height of 12.5 in. {317.5 mm) measured to the bottom corner of the sign. The device has a total weight of 50.5 

lbs (23.0 kg). The D5B100 consists of a rubber with steel frame base assembly and a steel and aluminum sign 

holder. The rubber base has a width of 20 in. (508 mm), a length of 28 in. (711 mm), and a thickness of 3.5 in. {89 

mm). The sign holder has a height from grade of 14.5 in (368 mm). The vinyl roll-up sign is mounted to the mast 

via a fiberglass cross brace constructed of 1.25 in. {32 mm) wide fiberglass. The total sign height measured at 80.5 

in. {2.04 m). 

CRASH TESTING 

By signature below, the Engineer affiliated with the testing laboratory, agrees in support of this submission 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 tests are necessary to determine the device meets the MASH 

criteria. 

Engineer Name : Antonio Reyes 

Engineer Signature: Antonio Reyes Digitally signed by Antonio Reyes 

Date: 2022.02.01 09:31 :34 -08'00' 

Address : 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 Same as Submitter 

Country: United States of America Same as Submitter 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-70 (llOOC) 

Designed to evaluate the ability of a small 

vehicle to activate any breakaway, fracture, 

or yielding mechanism. Is considered optional 

for work-zone traffic control devices weighinE 

less than 220 lbs {100 kg). The as-tested 

device weighed 50.5 lbs (23.0 kg) and 

therefore Test 70 was not performed. 

Non-Relevant Test, not conducted 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-71 (llO0C) 

An 1100C test vehicle approached the test 

article at a nominal speed of 62 mph. The 

first device was oriented at 0° and was 

impacted at a velocity of 62.94 mph {101.30 

km/h). Upon impact, the DSB100 sign holder 

and vinyl roll-up broke away from its rubber 

base in a predictable manner without causing 

deformation or penetration into the vehicle's 

occupant compartment. The second device 

was oriented at 90° and was impacted at a 

velocity of60.53 mph {97.42 km/h). Upon 

impact, the DSB100 deformed and broke 

away in a predictable manner however unlike 

the 0° CIA, the sign holder didn't shear off the 

base assembly. The impact did not cause 

deformation or penetration into the vehicle's 

occupant compartment. The DSBl00 with 48" 

x 48" vinyl roll-up sign met all the 

requirements for MASH Test 3-71. 

PASS 

3-72 (2270P) 

An 2270P test vehicle approached the test 

article at a nominal speed of 62 mph. The 

first device was oriented at 0° and was 

impacted at a velocity of 62.92 mph (101.26 

km/h). Upon impact, the DSB100 sign holder 

deformed, and the vinyl roll-up broke away 

from the sign holder without causing 

deformation or penetration into the vehicle's 

occupant compartment. The second device 

was oriented at 90° and was impacted at a 

velocity of 61.63 mph (99.18 km/h). Upon 

impact, the DSBl00 sign holder yielded 

however, remained intact with the base 

assembly. The vinyl roll-up broke away from 

the sign holder. The impact did not cause 

deformation or penetration into the vehicle's 

occupant compartment. The DSBl00 with 48" 

x48" vinyl roll-up sign met all the 

requirements for MASH Test 3-72. 

PASS 

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

laboratory (cite the laboratory's accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.): 

Laboratory Name : Applus IDIADA KARCO Engineering, LLC. 

Laboratory Signature: Antonio Reyes Digitally signed by Antonio Reyes 

Date: 2022.02.01 09:29:45 -08'00' 

Address: 9270 Holly Road, Adelanto, CA 92301 Same as Submitter  Country: United States of America Same as Submitter

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

TL 371: July 1, 2019 -July 1, 2022 
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ATTACHMENTS 

Attach to this form: 

I) 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 

ofthis 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 perfonnance of the device should also be submitted tc 

facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

Number Date Key Words 
 

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MASH 2016 Test 3-71 Summary 

0° CIA 90° CIA 

0.000 s 0.080 s 0.320 s 0.640 s 0.720 s 0.880 s 

General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk 

Test Agency..................... Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity Device 1...... 62.94 mph (101.30 km/h) Longitudinal OIV..................... N/A* 

Test No........................... P41058-01 Impact Velocity Device 2...... 60.53 mph (97.42 km/h) Lateral OIV........................... N/A* 

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

Test Date......................... 3/4/21 Device 2 Angle.................. 90.0° Lateral RA........................... N/A* 

Location / Orientation Device 1... 18.2 in. (463 mm) From Veh. C/L on Pass. Side THIV.................................... N/A* 

Test Article Location / Orientation Device 2... 15.2 in. (387 mm) From Veh. C/L on Dr. Side PHD.................................... N/A* 

Name / Model..................... DSB100 Device 1 Kinetic Energy...... 322.9 kip-ft (437.9 kJ) ASI.................................... N/A* 

Type................................. Work-Zone Device Device 2 Kinetic Energy...... 298.7 kip-ft (405.0 kJ) 

Device Height .................. 6.7 ft. (2 m) Minimum KE Required........ 288 kip-ft (390 kJ) Test Article Deflections 

Key Elements..................... Rubber Base, Sign Holder, Vinyl Roll-Up Sign Exit Conditions 0° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal) ... 282.5 ft. (86.1 m) 

Road Surface..................... Smooth, clean concrete Device 1 Exit Velocity......... 61.74 mph (99.4 km/h) 0° Sign Debris Field (lateral)... 11.2 ft. (3.4 m) 

Device 2 Exit Velocity......... 59.97 mph (96.5 km/h) 90° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal).. 97.4 ft. (29.7 m) 

Test Vehicle Vehicle Resting Position...... 376.6 ft. (114.8 m) Downstream 90° Sign Debris Field (lateral)...... 1.0 ft. (0.3 m) 

Type / Designation............ 1100C 12.1 ft. (3.7 m) Left Vehicle Damage 

Year, Make, and Model......... 2015 Kia Rio Vehicle Stability ............... Satisfactory Vehicle Damage Scale............ 12-FR-2 

Curb Mass........................ 2,504.4 lbs (1,136.0 kg) Maximum Roll Angle............ N/A* CDC.................................... 12FLEE2 

Test Inertial Mass............... 2,438.2 lbs (1,106.0 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle......... N/A* Maximum Deformation............ 0.0 in. (0 mm) 

Gross Static Mass............... 2,610.2 lbs (1,184.0 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle......... N/A* 

* Not Applicable, device weighs less than 220 lbs (100 kg) 

Figure 2: Summary of Test 3-71 

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11f" [0.3m] 

MASH 2016 Test 3-72 Summary 

0° CIA 90° CIA 

General Information Impact Conditions Occupant Risk 

Test Agency..................... Applus IDIADA KARCO Impact Velocity Device 1...... 62.92 mph (101.26 km/h) Longitudinal OIV..................... N/A* 

Test No........................... P41059-01 Impact Velocity Device 2...... 61.63 mph (99.18 km/h) Lateral OIV........................... N/A* 

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

Test Date......................... 3/4/21 Device 2 Angle.................. 90.0° Lateral RA........................... N/A* 

Location / Orientation Device 1... 20.1 in. (511 mm) From Veh. C/L on Pass. Side THIV.................................... N/A* 

Test Article Location / Orientation Device 2... 18.1 in. (461 mm) From Veh. C/L on Dr. Side PHD.................................... N/A* 

Name / Model..................... DSB100 Device 1 Kinetic Energy...... 662.5 kip-ft (898.2 kJ) ASI.................................... N/A* 

Type................................. Work-Zone Device Device 2 Kinetic Energy...... 635.5 kip-ft (861.7 kJ) 

Device Height .................. 6.7 ft. (2 m) Minimum KE Required........ 594.0 kip-ft (806.0 kJ) Test Article Deflections 

Key Elements..................... Rubber Base, Sign Holder, Vinyl Roll-Up Sign Exit Conditions 0° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal) ... 143.4 ft. (43.7 m) 

Road Surface..................... Smooth, clean concrete Device 1 Exit Velocity......... 61.87 mph (99.6 km/h) 0° Sign Debris Field (lateral)... 19.0 ft. (5.8 m) 

Device 2 Exit Velocity......... 61.40 mph (98.8 km/h) 90° Sign Debris Field (longitudinal).. 66.6 ft. (20.3 m) 

Test Vehicle Vehicle Resting Position...... 306.1 ft. (93.3 m) Downstream 90° Sign Debris Field (lateral)...... 33.5 ft. (10.2 m) 

Type / Designation............ 2270P 1.0 ft. (0.3 m) Left Vehicle Damage 

Year, Make, and Model......... 2016 Ram 1500 Vehicle Stability ............... Satisfactory Vehicle Damage Scale............ 12-FC-1 

Curb Mass........................ 5,147.8 lbs (2,335.0 kg) Maximum Roll Angle............ N/A* CDC.................................... 12FDEN1 

Test Inertial Mass............... 5,005.5 lbs (2,270.5 kg) Maximum Pitch Angle......... N/A* Maximum Deformation............ 0.0 in. (0 mm) 

Gross Static Mass............... 5,005.5 lbs (2,270.5 kg) Maximum Yaw Angle......... N/A* 

* Not Applicable, device weighs less than 220 lbs (100 kg) 

Figure 2: Summary of Test 3-72 

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DSB100

48" x 48" VINYL

34" ROLL-UP SIGN

Proprietary

DSB100 STAND

Base- Rubber with steel frame

Sign Holder - Steel and Aluminum

VINYL ROLL-UP SIGN

Weight: DSB100

Sign, Crossbrace, 5.0 lbs.

Sign Stand 45.5 lbs.

Total 50.5 lbs.

DICKE

Since 1886

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