Commencement and application of the Guidelines

These Guidelines commence on 10 November 2023 and replace the Motor Accident Guidelines version 9.1, except for claims arising from motor accidents before 1 April 2023.

For claims arising from motor accidents occurring before 1 April 2023:

• Clauses 4.36, 4.37, 4.40 and 4.41 of these Guidelines do not apply, and
• Clauses 4.36, 4.39, 4.40, 4.41, 5.1(c), 5.15 and 5.16 in the Motor Accident Guidelines version 9 continue to apply.

Unless otherwise indicated to the contrary for a particular part or clause, these Guidelines:

• apply to all claims and applications made before or after the commencement of these Guidelines, and
• do not invalidate a step previously taken under Version 9 of the Motor Accident Guidelines.

The Guidelines apply until the Authority amends, revokes or replaces them in whole or in part.

Existing Guidelines made under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 and continue to have effect in relation to the scheme established under that Act which applies to motor accidents from 5 October 1999 to 30 November 2017.