ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 16BA Statutory write-offs
ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 16BA
Statutory write-offs(1) A light motor vehicle is a statutory write-off if the light motor vehicle meets one or more of the criteria specified in clause 4 of Schedule 6.
(2) A motor vehicle (other than a light motor vehicle or a motor cycle) is a statutory write-off if the motor vehicle is written off and—
(a) has been damaged by at least 3 of the following impact damage indicators—
(i) damage to an area of the roof equal to or exceeding 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres; or
(ii) damage to an area of the cabin floor equal to or exceeding 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres; or
(iii) damage to an area of the firewall equal to or exceeding 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres; or
(iv) damage to the suspension; or
(v) damage (cracked or broken) to major mechanical components such as the engine block and transmission casings; or
(b) has been—
(i) immersed in salt water above the doorsill level for any period; or
(ii) immersed in fresh water up to the dashboard or steering wheel for more than 48 hours.
(3) A motor cycle is a statutory write-off if the motor cycle is written off and—
(a) has impact damage (excluding scratching) to the suspension and at least 2 areas of structural frame damage; or
(b) has been—
(i) fully immersed in salt water for any period; or
(ii) fully immersed in fresh water for more than 48 hours.
(4) A motor vehicle (other than a light motor vehicle) is a statutory write-off if the motor vehicle is written off and—
(a) has been burnt to such an extent that it is only fit for wrecking or scrap; or
(b) has been stripped of all, or a combination of most, interior and exterior body parts, panels and components.
(5) A motor vehicle is a statutory write-off if the motor vehicle is written off and is entered on an interstate written-off vehicles register in a corresponding category to statutory write-off under this Division.
S. 16C inserted by No. 92/2001 s. 10.