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ROAD TRANSPORT (GENERAL) ACT 1999 (NO. 77 OF 1999) - SECT 190

Notice of claims against authorised insurer (MTA s 61 (4)-(4A))

(1)     Action to enforce a claim against an authorised insurer may be taken only if the claimant gives written notice of intention to make a claim to the insurer within 3 months after the motor accident.

(2)     However, the time for giving the notice may be extended by—

        (a)     the authorised insurer; or

        (b)     if the insurer refuses to extend the time—the court in which the action is proposed to be brought.

(3)     This section does not apply to a claim for the costs of medical and surgical treatment, or hospital treatment, to which section 186 (Liability of authorised insurer and nominal defendant for costs of treatment) applies.



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