Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019
44Entitlement limited—single driving offence
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44 Entitlement limited—single driving offence with a driving offence in relation to the motor accident. application is suspended for the period the charge is outstanding.
(3) Any entitlement to income replacement benefits or quality of life benefits by the injured person ends— (a) if the injured person is convicted or found guilty of the driving offence— (i) if the injured person does not appeal the conviction or finding of guilt—at the end of the appeal period for the offence; or (ii) if the injured person appeals the conviction or finding of guilt—when the appeal is finalised and the conviction or finding of guilt is upheld; or provided by the police, the injured person is not entitled to income replacement benefits or quality of life benefits. Note A decision to declare that an injured person is not entitled to income replacement benefits or quality of life benefits is a reviewable decision (see ch 10 and sch 2).
(5) The relevant insurer is not entitled to recover any amount of defined