Definition of “Motor Vehicle” and “The Use of Motor Vehicle” in Israel Adv. Ilan Kaner, Israel AIDA Europe Conference Helsinky, June 2016

The European Directive

In Israel Wider coverage in respect of Motor Vehicle Insurance

The definition of “Motor Vehicle” for Insurance Purpose What is considered as “Motor Vehicle” which requires insurance

The definition under the European Directive “Any motor intended for travel on land, and propelled by mechanical power but not running on rails and any trailer, whether or not coupled”

The definition under the English Law “A mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads”

The definition under the Israeli Law There is a difference between a vehicle that is intended for travel on land and a vehicle that is intended or adapted for use on roads The Israeli law applies to any vehicle that is propelled by mechanical power and intended for travel on land, but it includes trains, industrial and agricultural vehicles which one rarely meets on the road .

Agricultural or industrial vehicle Are these vehicles capable of driving normally on the road? Yes No They are considered as “motor vehicle” under the law They are not considered “motor vehicle” under the law

Electric bicycles Are they considered as “motor vehicle”?

Entering or leaving a vehicle

Loading or unloading goods

Repairing the car What is considered as “using the vehicle”? Repairing the car in a garage Repairing the car in the middle of the road

The use of the mechanical power of the car

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