GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the Virgin Islands. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders.
Universal helmet law.
40
40
55
55
20
20
Variable
yes
None
yes
yes
None
Under 1 yr and under 20 lbs in rear-facing child restraint
1-5 yrs and under 40 lbs in child restraint Under 8 yrs
40-80 lbs, or under 4'9" in booster seat
All children under age 14 must ride in a rear seat
5-13 yrs in a rear seat
None
16
None
None
None
None
None
Primary
All riders
All seats
No
No
All drivers. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
None
n/a
None
n/a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders.
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law.
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
40
Ignition Interlocks
N/A
Child Restraint Required
Under 1 yr and under 20 lbs in rear-facing child restraint
1-5 yrs and under 40 lbs in child restraint
Under 8 yrs, 40-80 lbs, or under 4'9" in booster seat
All children under age 14 must ride in a rear seat
Full Privilege Minimum Age
None
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
