Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act 1979
9BExclusion: recklessly ignoring risk
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9B Exclusion: recklessly ignoring risk (1) A person is not entitled to benefits to which this section applies for an injury suffered in, or as a result of, a motor accident if: (a) the accident occurred while the injured person was engaged in conduct that created a substantial risk of injury to the injured person; and (b) the injured person recklessly ignored the risk. (2) The benefits to which this section applies are: (a) compensation for loss of earning capacity; and (b) lump sum compensation for a permanent impairment. (3) This section does not apply in relation to conduct mentioned in section 11(1)(c).
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