Hey my nameis Joe and havean important speedometer question.. does anyone know how to wire a toggle switch into the speedometer power wire so that i can turn the speedometer on and off... i got a ticket for following a 18wheeler and iknow i wasnt speeding but i also know thats itspointless to go against a cop in court.... and i am not goin down for something i didnt do... so yea i just need to know how it can be done and what are trhe possible problems that may arise... thank you verym uch in advance..

Joe

 

Why would you want to turn it on and off?

 

It's easy but curious as to why you would need it done?

 

i need it done becuz i got a ticket and i truly wasnt speeding... i was behind a 18 wheeler lol.. but from past experiences the judge always takes the word of the cop regardless if its true or not.. i want to wire the toggle switch in so i can turn my speedometer off when i go to court... idk if it will work but i want to try since i know i wasnt speeding.. but realistically have no proof... i would really appreciate it if you guys could help..please

Joe
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how is turning off your speedometer going to help you in court to fight a ticket?

 

You're going to get in even more trouble telling the court your speedometer "doesn't work" since it's illegal to have a faulty one. If the big rig was in the furthest right-hand lane and you were following at a safe distance the prosecutor will probably let you off. You only have to face the cop if you bypass the prosecutor and go straight to a trial.

 

so if i go in on the court date... to the judge.. and tell him what reallty happened.. following the 18 wheeler.. the cop wont even be therE?
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I don't know about that, I was left off on a couple charges because the cop and witnesses didn't show, and that was traffic not criminal court. You get in more trouble for not having a working speedo, ignorance isn't a good excuse. If your weren't speeding stick with the truth.

 

wont it help my chances of the cop not being there if i rescheduled too lol... i mean iknow i wasnt speeding but ialso know the cop was a dick to me.. and never can win when its your word versus the cops
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