Speed tolerance levels – Vehicle speedometer accuracy - some general information
Speed tolerance levels – Vehicle speedometer accuracy· Manufacturers place a plate on a vehicle to indicate that it complies with Australian requirements for vehicle safety, standards, Australian Design Rules, etc, and as such the requirements for accuracy of the speedometer is disclosed to the public. If an owner changes the configuration of their vehicle which alters the required specifications, it is their responsibility to ensure they have a way of knowing the correct speed of their vehicle.
· The Australian Design Rules are available on the internet for people to ascertain the permitted tolerance for their car. The compliance with the design rules ensure a driver will not exceed the QPS tolerance levels if they stay within the speed limits according to their speedometer.
· There are various ways a motorist is able to check their vehicle’s speedometer for specific accuracy or gross error. A person can request a check via RACQ/motor repairer, a GPS device, and TMR roadside speedometer check points (time over distance based)
