Speedo sat nav filth ?

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

Ok, i'm not concerned with passing an mot, i have a sensible mot chap for that.

What if filth stop me with no speedo on bike.

What if filth stop me and i say satnav is my speedo.

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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

The speedo isn't covered on the MoT so no worries there anyway.

If the police were well-informed then they would know that no speedo is a contravention of the Construction and Use regulations, and also that a sat nav is not an appropriate speedo ( doesn't work in tunnels, dodgy under trees and in built-up areas, not a direct measurement of vehicle speed and so on).

I'd be surprised I'd they'd let you continue your journey. Not sure of the penalty though.
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lydanial · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Karma :

how will they know??

flashy blue lights, pull over, turn off bike.... not moving so speedo wouldnt be working anyway.

pretty sure they are not going to run along side you shouting 'slow down I cant see the dials'.

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

Well this thread will reveal so i know for sure, i doubt they can stop you carrying on like 2nd poster states. Rolling Eyes

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bLiXeY · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Jan 2012 Karma :

You don't say your speedo isn't working, you say you have 'no speedo'.

Maybe the second poster thought you meant, literally, 'no speedo', like the guy on youtube who's modded his bike and removed his dials and just slots a satnav where they used to be?

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

When I got stopped on my bike with no speedo dial, I told them fairly accurately but just under the speed they radar'd me at so they didn't look that way.

Did later take the speedo off that bike and use a pushbike one. Even if you don't bother to set it up, you could get a cheap push bike speedo for £5 or whatever and have it attached.

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

Have no speedo, clocks ... want to know legailtys and decide meself what to do from there ....
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Bezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Karma :

Legally if a bike is registered after 1984 it needs a working speedo. As said a sat-nav won't cut it.
(before 1984 you could get away with a less than 100cc not having one)
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WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

What powers / law can pigs do stopping me on the road ?
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janner_10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Karma :

Don't tell plod the speedo isn't working, also don't tell the tax man if you get the odd cash in hand job for mates / family.
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jimster · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Karma :

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

Could don't mean shit - if you have a faulty light etc - they give you a rectification notice ... so your post is just Confused

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WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

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Thelostone · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Oct 2011 Karma :

I know the OP says he's not concerned about the mot but for everyone else; beware, as from April the new mot rules apply which will include a working, illuminated speedo.

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

confiscate the bike on the spot

Sorry, thats utter bollux imo .... at worse they can stop you carrying on your journey. WTF u get this conviscate bollux from i dont know. Rolling Eyes

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AlexW · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Karma :

I guess its so you don't carry on and they can prove so.

I thought this thread was going to be something sexy. I was disappoint.

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

ffs - anyone use gps on iphone 3gs - and if so what app u use for it .. Rolling Eyes

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AlexW · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Karma :

Iphone GPS, certainly for speedo use is hopeless, you have to sit at a constant speed before it catches up. Satnav speed is much better.

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

I don't care - i know my speed - it's just something i can say i use ... as of today i/ve got a 3gs, will will be easier and cheaper to mount than the tom tom 910 i have.

WOuld want the gps up and running but would hardly ever use it as i prefer maps. Or use google maps to pin point location if lost. Thumbs Up

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salty21 · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Karma :

just ride it and find out, cant be that much of a serious offence to warrant all this worry.
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WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

Correct - would of been nice to know whats what though - instead of speculation ... Rolling Eyes

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