In a message dated 3/25/03 1:57:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Ryoung@navcomtech.com writes:
<< Plus, AFAIK there is no legal presumption that an odometer that has
exceeded
it's mechanical limits is still accurate. The state already collects
mileage figures when a car is sold, but "exceeds mechanical limits" is a
valid excuse for not giving it.
Randall >>
In this case " exceeds mechanical limits" refers to mileage in excess of
reading limit. A XX,XXX odo turns over at 99,999 miles. Most ( all?)
modern odos read XXX,XXX so they would "exceed mechanical limits at 999,999
miles, far beyond what most cars will see.
A odo that has "flipped over" is still accurate.
As for disconnecting the odo it is possible but not a reason to consider the
law unenforceable. If one travels too far, see the film "Ferris Bulers Day
Off" for odo reduction tips ;+)
Harold
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