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Vref+5
Yes the rules are written quite abruptly, if that’s the problem then complain about that and not the actual outcome of the law. Strict liability offences can still be defended, weather is an obvious one, higher levels not available due traffic will probably get you off too. Failure to plan properly will most likely not cut it....!
Two defences...honest and reasonable mistake, and necessity.
Honest mistakes are commonly made, but Courts seldom find them to have been reasonable. Necessity is generally about a threat to life or urgent safety considerations.
Both hard to make out but the cost of defending against a Regulator with deep pockets can break most of us.
The NZ Reg is an easy read by comparison to this essay.
Kaz