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

2. The European Directive

3. In Israel
Wider coverage in respect of Motor Vehicle Insurance

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

5. 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”

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

7. 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 .

8. 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

9. Electric bicycles
Are they considered as “motor vehicle”?

10. Entering or leaving a vehicle

11. Loading or unloading goods

12. 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

13. The use of the mechanical power of the car

14. See you in the next WP in Vienna, November 2016!
Thank you...
See you in the next
WP in Vienna,
November 2016!