Heath v Transport Department - [1962] NZLR 154

Transport and transport licensing — Offences — Overtaking where longitudinal middle lines marked on road — Defendant having clear view of road and traffic thereon for 300 feet after completing movement — Not a defence — Overtaking commenced before reaching middle line — Not evidence of lack of mens rea — Traffic Regulations 1956 (S.R. 1956/217), Regs. 8 (1), 9 (1) (b).