Police v Sinclair - [1991] 3 NZLR 569

Transport and transport licensing — Offences — Careless use of motor vehicle causing death — Road racer being driven in off-road motor rally — Whether vehicle "a vehicle designed for amusement purposes" - Whether vehicle "used exclusively within a place of recreation, amusement or entertainment" - Whether accused's driving careless — Transport Act 1962, ss 2 and 56.

Transport and transport licensing — Penalty — Careless use of motor vehicle causing death — Road racer being driven in off-road motor rally — Whether sentence of $1000 fine and 12 months disqualification manifestly excessive.