Re: hassled by The Man (was Re: Maps and window decals)

["Steven T. Ekstrand" <cyberlaw@earthlink.net>]

| The 5mph variable that is given by most cops is because of
| speedo error. Some speedo's can be off as much as 14mph!


I've never seen a speedometer from the factory in good condition with the
original gearing and tire diameter that read slow.

Most I've seen read 3-10% fast at 60mph.  Meaning your indicated speed is
60 but your actual speed is 54-58mph.  Consumer groups support this on
grounds that it promotes safety.  It also means your warranty and lease
miles are going by 10% faster than they should.  I call that fraud.

-STE