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#Post#: 18120--------------------------------------------------
speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: agnesha
Date: March 22, 2024, 4:50 pm
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Hello,
I was driving down the "Limehouse Link Tunnel nr Hertsmere Rd
W/B E14" and got flashed at the entrance, although the speed was
slightly over 30mph (31maybe) Recorded speed on NIP 35mph, so I
was slightly confused, upon taking a closer look the speedometer
needle seems to be way below 0, my service is due in 20days, I
keep up-to date with yearly check ups.
Any advice please?
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#Post#: 18121--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: NewJudge
Date: March 22, 2024, 5:03 pm
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You will be offered a course for that speed (assuming the limit
is 30mph and you have not done a course in the last three
years). Accept that and keep quiet about your inaccurate
speedometer.
#Post#: 18123--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: sparx
Date: March 22, 2024, 6:37 pm
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--- Quote from: agnesha link ---
> upon taking a closer look the speedometer needle seems to be
way below 0, my service is due in 20days, I keep up-to date with
yearly check ups.
>
--- End Quote ---
Does the needle stay there when the car is actually turned on?
Because it would appear it is off in that picture.
As for the speeding, as much as it's a pain, take the speed
awareness course that will almost certainly be offered (only if
you've not taken one). If not, 3 points doesn't generally load
insurance premiums like it used to.
#Post#: 18125--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: March 22, 2024, 6:45 pm
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--- Quote from: agnesha link ---
>
> Any advice please?
>
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If the speedo is under-reading, you need to get it fixed. If it
just sits below the 0 when the engine is off, it is irrelevant.
Speeding is a strict liability offence. Not intending to speed
(or not intending to speed noticably) is not a defence.
#Post#: 18127--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: agnesha
Date: March 22, 2024, 6:53 pm
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--- Quote from: sparxy link ---
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> [quote author=agnesha link=topic=1534.msg18120#msg18120
date=1711144251] upon taking a closer look the speedometer
needle seems to be way below 0, my service is due in 20days, I
keep up-to date with yearly check ups.
>
--- End Quote ---
Does the needle stay there when the car is actually turned on?
Because it would appear it is off in that picture.
As for the speeding, as much as it's a pain, take the speed
awareness course that will almost certainly be offered (only if
you've not taken one). If not, 3 points doesn't generally load
insurance premiums like it used to.
[/quote]
Yes it remains in the same position when turned on.
#Post#: 18132--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: Southpaw82
Date: March 22, 2024, 7:47 pm
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An inoperative speedometer is an offence. Get it fixed.
#Post#: 18136--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: guest46
Date: March 23, 2024, 3:20 am
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That looks like a modern(ish) car so the speedo is most likely
operated electronically and will set to 0 with the ignition on
- often after going round the dial and back. Either way - as
others have said,suck this one up and move on. Most of us have
been there.
#Post#: 18239--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: agnesha
Date: March 25, 2024, 5:45 am
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--- Quote from: M60NJP link ---
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> That looks like a modern(ish) car so the speedo is most likely
operated electronically and will set to 0 with the ignition on
- often after going round the dial and back. Either way - as
others have said,suck this one up and move on. Most of us have
been there.
>
--- End Quote ---
Well I'm having it serviced this week so will find out. I was
driving past one of those "speed checkers" and the speed seemed
to be slightly off. Thanks anyway. It's really frustrating,
knowing I didn't speed intentionally.
#Post#: 18251--------------------------------------------------
Re: speeding/ Inaccurate speedometer
DIR By: guest46
Date: March 25, 2024, 9:32 am
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Few ever do - but Mens Rea doesn't apply to many road offences!
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