Auckland City Council v Adam - [1981] 2 NZLR 352

Transport and transport licensing — Breath and blood alcohol prosecutions — Time for requesting blood sample — After positive evidential breath test motorist advised traffic officer that he wished to undergo a blood test — Request made 39 minutes after he had been told of his rights — Whether conviction on blood alcohol charge under s 58(1)(b) could be sustained — Transport Act 1962, ss 58(4)(a) and 58B(1)(c).