That's what I use anyway (a Garmin 2820) as I can't trust the accuracy of the speedo
I just didn't realise it was OK (legally) to not have an original speedo on a bike...
Does the sat nav 'count' as a speedo 'in the eyes of the law'..?
Not sure exactly but not having one working properly does !!! However
Regulation 35 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 creates the requirement for motor vehicles
35(1) Every motor vehicle shall be fitted with a speedometer which, if the vehicle is first used on or after 1st April 1984, shall be capable of indicating speed in both miles per hour and kilometres per hour, either simultaneously or, by the operation of a switch, separately, unless exempted by paragraphs (2) and (3) of this regulation.
doesnt seem to indicate that it has to be the OEM item or that it has to be permantly fitted, Plenty of custom vehicles using speedos intended for bicycles which are removable, manage to get MOTs and dont get ticketed. I would guess that so long as it actualy displays the speed of the vehicle it counts as a speedo.
I am sure some traffic type with greater knowledge will be along shortly to advise further.
Having said that, you could alwasys fit a bolt on replacement type with the magnetec pickup and use it on a temporary basis if you needed to.
Standard Offence Wording
On **(..SPECIFY DATE..) at **(..SPECIFY TOWNSHIP..) caused **(..SPECIFY PERSON..) to use on a road, namely **(..SPECIFY ROAD AND LOCATION..), a vehicle, namely **(..SPECIFY VEHICLE MAKE AND INDEX NUMBER..), when its speedometer was not maintained in good working order at all material times.
Legislation
Contrary to regulation 36(1) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.
Points To Prove
date and location
cause use on a road a motor vehicle fitted with an instrument for indicating speed
which was not maintained in good working order
Investigator Actions
Consider fixed penalty ticket scheme
MCA procedure may be applied to this legislation
Notes
(i) Regulation 36(2) defines 'all material times' and defines certain times as not being material.
(ii) Statement of Facts procedure applies - see end of document for wording.
(iii) See also offence wordings: H660, H662, H663, H664 and H665.
Standard Statement Of Facts
At **(..SPECIFY TIME..) on **(..SPECIFY DATE..) the defendant caused **(..SPECIFY PERSON..) to use on **(..SPECIFY ROAD AND LOCATION..) **(..SPECIFY VEHICLE MAKE AND INDEX NUMBER..) when it was fitted with a speedometer which was not in good working order.
Powers Of Arrest
Arrest without warrant
Mode Of Trial
SUMMARY MINOR TRAFFIC
Time Limit For Prosecutions
6 months
Penalty
A fine not exceeding level four on the standard scale if in respect of goods vehicle or vehicle adapted to carry more than eight passengers.
A fine not exceeding level three on the standard scale in any other case.
