Anti-vehicle mine
An anti-vehicle mine is not formally defined under international law, but is generally understood as a munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a vehicle as opposed to a person. The term includes, but is thus broader than, the notion of an anti-tank mine.
In discussions within the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, the term 'mines other than anti-personnel mines' or MOTAPM has been used.
Last updated on: 30 November 2013