The 28-year-old minister’s son is caught driving a Vespa without a license after a few drinks
- Christopher Kamper convicted of drunk driving
- He is the son of the new NSW sports minister
The son of the NSW sports minister appeared in court on Wednesday after having ‘a few drinks’ and riding a Vespa without a licence.
Christopher Kamper, 28, was apprehended by police after riding a red Vespa down a footpath in Bondi, Sydney.
Kamper, who had a woman in the back, told police he had had “a few drinks” and admitted he did not have a valid driver’s license.
He appeared in Waverley local court on Wednesday and was convicted of driving without a license and Driving under the influence.
His sentencing comes about a month after his father, Rockdale MP Steve Kamper, was sworn in as part of Chris Minns’ new NSW ministry.
Steve Kamper, NSW’s Sports Minister, with his sons Christopher (right) and Nicholas (centre). Christopher is convicted of drunk driving
Oudste Kamper is the new Minister of Sports, Small Businesses and Multiculturalism.
Christopher is one of five children he shares with wife Magda.
After Kamper was arrested by the police, he gave a positive result on a breathalyzer test and was arrested.
At Waverley Police Station he recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.111.
The police also said that both Kamper and the woman were not wearing helmets.
Kamper’s lawyer Warwick Korn asked the court to consider Christopher’s education and career, including postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics.
The lawyer added that Kamper works as a manager at his company, which works closely with disability organisations.
Regional travel was an important part of his client’s role, he added, before explaining how Kamper completed the smart recovery and traffic offender program.
In a letter of apology, Kamper also told the court how he knew his behavior could easily have made him “a statistic.”
Oudste Kamper is the new Minister of Sports, Small Businesses and Multiculturalism
Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge criticized Kamper, but said his work to rehabilitate himself was a strong indication “you are very sorry.”
“You did indeed hand this over very well,” she said.
Magistrate Milledge convicted Christopher of drunk driving and fined him $1,000.
He was also banned from driving for three months.
Kamper also had a 12-month lock placed on his motorcycle and was convicted of operating a vehicle for which he did not have a license.