The Motor Accidents Insurance Board assists Tasmanian road users with personal injury claims.
PO Box 590
Launceston 7250
Tasmania Australia
1800 006 224 TOLL FREE
or (03) 6336 4800
opening 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri
33 George Street
Launceston 7250
Tasmania Australia
Owners and drivers of off-road and recreational trail bikes, farm bikes, all terrain vehicles, dune buggies etc must insure their vehicles for third party insurance cover to be eligible for MAIB benefits. If there is no MAIB third party insurance cover on your off-road vehicle, the MAIB has the right to recover damages for any benefits paid as the result of an accident that involves your off-road or recreational vehicle.
That means you could end up paying for injuries you cause to another person.
The best idea is to make certain your vehicle has third party insurance (MAIB Premium), qualifying you for MAIB benefits.
Although not all vehicles are required by law to be registered, it is in your interest to insure all vehicles to be covered against claims for damages in the event of an accident.
If you own or operate any of the vehicles listed below and an accident occurs on public or private land involving a third party and your vehicle is not insured, you may be liable for any damages awarded to the injured party.
If you fail to pay a MAIB premium, the MAIB can still be liable to make payments to injured passengers or pedestrians. Should this occur, the MAIB has the authority to recover the cost of these payments from you.
Any motor vehicle that is used in an area defined as a “public street” is required by law to be registered and must carry MAIB third party insurance.
The definition of a public street is broad and can cover both private and public land including recreational areas, beaches etc. Exact wording is provided in the Traffic Act 1925.
Traffic Act definition of a “motor vehicle” covers all vehicles powered by a motor. This includes electric wheelchairs capable of exceeding 10 kmph, ride-on motor mowers capable of exceeding 10 kmph, fork lifts and golf carts, and a wide variety of off-road vehicles in addition to standard passenger vehicles.
Some of these vehicles are not required by law to be registered as they are not used on a “public street”.
However, accidents still occur, making MAIB third party insurance a necessary safeguard. Under Tasmanian third party insurance provisions, vehicle drivers/riders and owners are not eligible for benefits and can be liable for substantial damages claims if their vehicle is not insured.
Protect yourself physically and financially by insuring your vehicle.
Your local Service Tasmania Shop can assist you by arranging MAIB third party insurance for your vehicle or machinery.
If you have any queries regarding third party insurance and whether you need to cover a certain vehicle, please:
Email MAIB; or phone MAIB toll free on 1800 006 224
Remember, the MAIB will not provide third party insurance for Off Road Vehicles unless an up to date MAIB premium has been paid.
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