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Speedometers became standard equipment in cars in the 1920s — finally, proof Grandma was speeding.

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As traffic laws and speed limits expanded, drivers needed a way to monitor speed reliably. Speedometers became common and then standard, reflecting both safety concerns and legal requirements.

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