New South Wales Consolidated Acts

MOTOR ACCIDENTS COMPENSATION ACT 1999 - SECT 47A

47A Payment not required in relation to conduct that constitutes a serious offence

(1) Payment for treatment expenses or lost earnings is not required under this Part if--

(a) the injury to the injured person occurred at the time of, or following, conduct of that person that, on the balance of probabilities, constitutes a serious offence, and

(b) that conduct contributed materially to the injury or to the risk of injury.

(2) A
"serious offence" is an offence punishable by imprisonment for 6 months or more.

(3) This section operates whether or not a person whose conduct is alleged to constitute an offence has been, will be or is capable of being proceeded against or convicted of any offence concerned.