Unregistered vehicles – accident involving another vehicle

The driver, rider or owner of a motor vehicle that has been unregistered for more than 3 months and is involved in an accident with a registered vehicle being driven at the time, is not entitled to the following benefits.

• Loss of earning capacity 
• Lump sum compensation for permanent impairment

An injured driver may be entitled to reasonable medical, hospital and rehabilitation benefits. 

If the driver dies as a result of the accident the family will not be entitled to the following benefits: 

• Lump sum death benefits
• Child dependency benefits