Virgin Islands

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.

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Bike helmets required?

Bicycle helmets required for all riders.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Universal helmet law.

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

40

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

40

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

55

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

55

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

20

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

20

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Increased penalty for high BAC

None

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

Variable

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

yes

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Ignition Interlocks

None

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Open container laws

yes

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Repeat Offender Laws

yes

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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

 

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

5-13 yrs in a rear seat

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

None

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

None

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

None

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

None

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

None

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

None

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Type of Law

Primary

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Who is Covered?

All riders

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In What Seat?

Front

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Hand-Held Ban?

Yes. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

No

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

None

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Speed Cameras: State Law

None

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