Originally Posted by
NoviceJohn
I think you have a misunderstanding of my question. If i don't have cyclocomputer, how would I (myself, the rider) know to slow down if I don't know how fast I was going? For example, in a motor vehicle, you have a speedometer that tells you how fast you're going. So when a cop pulls you over for speeding, there's no excuse because you have a speedometer (or indicator) to let know you how fast you were traveling. For a cyclist who doesn't have s speedometer (cyclocomputer), there's no indicator to let you know your current speed.
Ignorance of your speed is not a valid defense. It would allow someone with a broken speedometer to speed with impunity. If you are traveling at a rate that puts you at risk of breaking the law, it would be in your best interest to have a means of detecting your speed.
And the "it isn't sold with it" defense is meaningless. If you ride within a half hour of sunset or sunrise, you are required to have headlights, taillights, and white reflectors. Very few bikes are sold with headlights or taillights, yet you will still get a ticket for failure to comply.