Unlike many other jurisdictions around the world, carrying private motor vehicle insurance is not a legal requirement in New Zealand. You can legally drive a registered vehicle on public roads without holding third-party property damage or comprehensive insurance. However, personal injury liability is managed nationally by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) scheme funded through fuel levies and licensing fees, meaning drivers remain completely financially liable out of pocket for any property damage they cause to other vehicles if uninsured.
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