UK Statutory Instrument
2003
United Kingdom
The Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) (Information Centre and Compensation Body) Regulations 2003
These Regulations, which are made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, give effect in part to the Directive of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 May 2000 on the approximation of laws of the member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and amending Council Directives 73/239/EEC and 88/357/EEC (Fourth Motor Insurance Directive) (No. 2000/26/EC) (OJ) No. L181, 20/07/2000, p. 65). The Fourth Motor Insurance Directive supplements the arrangements established by Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC and 90/232/EEC. Show full description Show less
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In respect of every vehicle the use of which on...
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Citation and commencement
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Interpretation
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The information centre for the United Kingdom and its duties
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The specified information
Maintenance and supply of information by insurers
Maintenance and supply of information by policyholders
Maintenance and supply of information by others
Information held by Secretary of State
Supply of information by the information centre
Compensation body for the United Kingdom
Entitlement to compensation where the insurer is identified
Response from the compensation body
Entitlement to compensation where vehicle or insurer is not identified
Reimbursement of foreign compensation body where insurer is identified
Reimbursement of foreign compensation body where insurer is unidentified
Civil Liability
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Maintains registers of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. Issues driving licences and vehicle registration documents. Collects vehicle excise duty. Businesses operating …
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