Date: 13 Mar 2005 11:33:20 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Speedo drive
On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 10:55:41 PST, Everett M. Greene <mojavegnospamveg.iwvisp.com> wrote: > Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> writes: >> And if you have defective equipment, >> you can be pulled over for it, or if a cop wants to inspect your car on >> the side of the road when they have you stopped for something else, >> they can and do. > How can they check the speedometer while standing still? They can't, they don't. Doesn't matter. It's your responsibility to have a working, accurate speedometer. If your speed is wrong and you get a ticket, defective equipment _adds to_, rather than excuses, the fine. So, "Sorry, my speedometer is broken" would be a bad thing to say if pulled over. Just a different approach; your laws assume anyone with a bad speedometer is a problem, ours only fine those who actually do something wrong. Me, I wouldn't drive without knowing (accurately) how fast I'm going...