April 2003 saw ACAL succeed in reaching a viable framework for the implementation of the 1972 law governing compulsory third party car insurance covering bodily damage. Although some may argue that the early period of implementation may not have been as smooth as one may have hoped for, it did not take long to appreciate that the scenario whereby uninsured bodily injuries and/or deaths arising out of motor accidents have been eliminated. Most importantly, the “hit-and-run” culture has also been significantly reduced as those involved in accidents are less likely to flee the scene of an accident and more likely to help those injured. The subject of extending this policy to include third party material damage is under review and may be implemented in the near future. No more will we hear stories from friends and acquaintances about how they have had accidents with cars that could not afford to
