Page 369 - Motor Insurance Ebook IC 72

Guide for Motor Insurance

3) Elimination of Physical Cause - Defective vehicle
which is the physical cause, ranks second among
the causes contributing to road accidents. The
question has following dimensions
i) Regular maintenance of the vehicle by the
owner on a voluntary basis,
ii) Compulsory maintenance through strict
enforcement of rules regarding periodical
inspection of vehicles by Road Transport
Authorities
iii) Tachograph to provide irrefutable evidence
in case of accidents by giving relevant
information about the speed, time and place
of accident. It promotes good driving habits
and this results in saving of fuel and
maintenance costs and reduction of road
accidents.
iv) Post accident repair inspection of the vehicle
by both the Insurance Surveyors and the road
transport authorities in case of major damage.

4) Road safety - Transport Development Council of
the ministry of shipping and Transport has made
following recommendations having a bearing on
road safety:
a) Strengthening or creating facilities for highway
testing, control and research for consideration

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