Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999
12Evidence of insurance in respect of motor vehicle
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12 Evidence of insurance in respect of motor vehicle
12 Evidence of insurance in respect of motor vehicle
(cf s 11 MAA)
(1) TfNSW must not register or renew the registration of a motor vehicle or issue a trader’s plate unless—
(a) the applicant produces a certificate of insurance issued by a licensed insurer in relation to the motor vehicle or trader’s plate, or
(b) TfNSW is satisfied that there is evidence, of a type approved by the Authority, of the existence of a third-party policy in relation to the motor vehicle or trader’s plate.
(2) This section does not apply to a trailer.
s 12: Am 2011 No 41, Sch 5.25 [2]; 2015 No 19, Sch 7 [4]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.49[2].