Bell v Road Accident Fund (9730/99)
Bell v Road Accident Fund (9730/99) [2005] ZAWCHC 74 (12 October 2005)
The court found that the flatbed transporter was designed and manufactured specifically for use on the airside of airports and not for general use on public roads accessible to the public. The road system within the operational area of an airport, although regulated and similar in appearance to public roads, is not open to the public and does not meet the statutory definition of 'road' for the purposes of the Agreement. The vehicle's features, intended use, and operational restrictions confirm that it cannot reasonably be regarded as suitable for general use on public roads. Therefore, the fl…
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- Definition Of Motor Vehicle
- Multilateral Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund
- Statutory Interpretation
- Airport Road Systems