Photo: RNZA Hamilton vehicle testing station has been ordered to pay half a million dollars in fines and reparations, including almost $280,000 to a bereaved family. Two years ago an employee driving on-site hit and killed a customer who suffered traumatic brain injuries and died in hospital. In the Hamilton District Court yesterday, VINZ was fined $225,000 and ordered to pay the customer's family $278,000 for emotional harm and losses. Henry said the investigation established that VINZ knew there was a risk which had been entered into its hazard register. This can be done in a number of ways such as designated walkways or barriers to exclude customers from higher risk areas."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 18, 2021 18:11 UTC