NZ Transport Minister fined for mobile use.

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I had a close look at the NZ CARs regarding PEDs and I think you could say he didn't actually break any CAA rules. However he may have been guilty under the Aviation act of non-compliance with a crew instruction.

Now I could be wrong about the legalistic interpretation of an IFR flight vs a flight operating under IFR...but if the NZ CAA did issue a rule infringement fine when no infringement took place it does raise questions. And perhaps he should have been prosecuted under the Aviation Act?

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/national-...lery_id=195586