The Road Traffic Accidents (Payments for Treatment) Order 1991
This Order increases the amounts payable under sections 157(2) and 158(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Section 157 provides for payments for hospital treatment of traffic casualties to be made by an owner or insurer of a vehicle the use of which gave rise to the injuries, and section 158 for payments, to be made by the person using such a vehicle for emergency treatment and a medical practitioner’s travelling expenses.