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legal service for Scotland's motorcyclists. If you've been
involved in an accident, call us now on
0800 0812212
Text MLS to 60155
SPEEDOMETERS
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 s.35
- Every motorcycle first used on or after 1 April 1984 and capable of more than 25 mph must have a speedometer which reads in both miles per hour and kilometres per hour either simultaneously or separately by the use of a switch.
- A speedometer which is approved to:
- Community Directives 75/443/EEC as amended by 97/39/EC, 2000/7/EC or
- UNECE Regulation No.39 (click and scroll down for pdf copy) is acceptable.
- Community Directives 75/443/EEC as amended by 97/39/EC, 2000/7/EC or
- A motorcycle first used before 1st April 1984 the engine of which has a cylinder capacity not exceeding 100 cc does not require a speedometer.
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