Road Safety Act 1986

A light motor vehicle is a statutory write-off if the light motor vehicle meets one or more of the criteria specified in clause 4 of Schedule 6.

A motor vehicle (other than a light motor vehicle or a motor cycle) is a statutory write-off if the motor vehicle is written off and—

has been damaged by at least 3 of the following impact damage indicators—

damage to an area of the roof equal to or exceeding 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres; or

damage to an area of the cabin floor equal to or exceeding 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres; or

damage to an area of the firewall equal to or exceeding 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres; or

damage to the suspension; or

damage (cracked or broken) to major mechanical components such as the engine block and transmission casings; or

has been—

immersed in salt water above the doorsill level for any period; or

immersed in fresh water up to the dashboard or steering wheel for more than 48 hours.

A motor cycle is a statutory write-off if the motor cycle is written off and—

has impact damage (excluding scratching) to the suspension and at least 2 areas of structural frame damage; or

has been—

fully immersed in salt water for any period; or

fully immersed in fresh water for more than 48 hours.

A motor vehicle (other than a light motor vehicle) is a statutory write-off if the motor vehicle is written off and—

has been burnt to such an extent that it is only fit for wrecking or scrap; or

has been stripped of all, or a combination of most, interior and exterior body parts, panels and components.

A motor vehicle is a statutory write-off if the motor vehicle is written off and is entered on an interstate written-off vehicles register in a corresponding category to statutory write-off under this Division.