AGENCY: Department of Public Safety. Utah Highway Patrol. Section #19

SERIES: 83159
TITLE: Tuning fork certification
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: None

DESCRIPTION: These records provide legal certification in regards to all tuning forks assigned to each radar device being operated by the Utah Highway Patrol. The tuning forks are tested for accuracy every 6 months by a Utah Highway Patrol technician. Information includes serial number of tuning fork, cycles per second to equal the number of miles per hour, brand of tuning fork, date tested, name, title and signature of tester, and signature of notary public.

RETENTION

Retain for 6 month(s) after expiration of permit or license

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 07/2000

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 6 months after service life of equipment has expired and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

The test is utilized in court as evidence of proper testing procedures. The tuning fork certification is retained by the courts to provide proof of accuracy of the radar equipment.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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