(a) Except as provided in this chapter, no person shall operate a motor vehicle upon the public highways without an operator’s license issued by the Director of Motor Vehicles. (b) The licensee shall have such license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the license upon demand […]
In addition to the inclusion of laws and regulations applicable to the operation of a motor vehicle, the police department shall include educational information on the use of mobile telephones and other electronic devices while driving in the Virgin Islands Drivers Manual and shall include in the driver’s license examination questions pertaining to distracted driving […]
No person may operate a motorcycle unless the person holds a special motorcycle license or motorcycle learner’s permit issued by the Director.
(a) No person may operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a bicycle equipped with a motor unless he wears a securely fitted protective helmet of a size proper for that person and of a type approved by the Director. The Director may adopt rules and regulations covering the types and specifications of the helmets […]
(1) Any person regularly engaged in the business of selling or renting motorcycles or bicycles shall post a sign at the point where the sale or rental transaction is completed stating: “TERRITORY LAW REQUIRES A MOTOR BICYCLE OR BICYCLE RIDER TO WEAR A HELMET.” The size of the sign must be at a minimum 15 […]
Civil penalties charged pursuant to sections 371c and 371d may be assessed by the Director administratively if the person charged with violating this section has been given the opportunity for a hearing on the record before the Director or his designee, and if the Director has made findings of facts and conclusions of law.
Under conditions established by the Director of Motor Vehicles, learners’ permits may be issued which authorize the applicant to operate a motor vehicle in areas designated by the Director when accompanied by a licensed operator who shall be responsible for the proper operation of the vehicle.
The Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is authorized to issue a Virgin Islands Identification Card to any natural person who is a legal resident of the Virgin Islands.
(a) The term “Virgin Islands Identification Card” shall mean and refer to a non driver identification card, a non real ID Identification Card, or Territorial Identification Card issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (b) The term “Director” shall mean the Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
(a) Any natural person who is a legal resident of the Virgin Islands and to whom a real ID or non-real ID card, driver’s license, learner’s permit, or real ID Identification Card has not been issued by the Director, or whose driver’s license or learner’s permit is expired, suspended, revoked or surrendered, may make application […]
(a) The Director shall upon submission of an appropriate application, upon payment of the prescribed fee, and upon being satisfied that the person described is the applicant and that such applicant meets the application requirements promulgated by the Director, issue to such applicant a nontransferable Virgin Islands Identification Card. (b) In addition to the application […]
(a) Period of validity. A Virgin Islands Identification Card shall be valid from the date of issuance until the date of expiration determined by the Director. Such dates of issuance and expiration shall be noted on the identification card. However, the prior identification card shall expire on the date of issuance of a renewal of […]
(a) Lost, mutilated or destroyed identification card. In the event of the loss, mutilation or destruction of any identification card, the holder thereof may file with the Director proof of the facts with respect to such loss, mutilation or destruction, together with the fee prescribed by law. If the Director is satisfied that the applicant […]
(a) An application for an operator’s license shall be made upon a form furnished by the Director of Motor Vehicles and shall contain such information as he prescribes. It shall be accompanied by the fees required by law. (b) If the Director finds that the applicant is qualified under this title, he shall issue an […]
No person under 18 years of age shall be granted a license to operate a motor vehicle, and no owner or other person having the custody of a motor vehicle shall permit his motor vehicle to be operated by any person under 18 years of age, except that— (1) licenses may be granted to persons […]
(a) Before issuing an operator’s license, the Director of Motor Vehicles may require such proof as he deems necessary that an applicant is physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle. Whenever the Director has reason to believe that the holder of an operator’s license is physically or mentally unfit to operate a motor […]
(a) If a person holds a bona fide unexpired operator’s license issued by a State of the United States or a territory or possession thereof, such person shall be permitted to operate a motor vehicle in the Virgin Islands as if he held a valid Virgin Islands operator’s license, however, said person shall be required […]
(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “school bus” shall mean any motor vehicle used to transport eight or more children to or from a public or private school, educational center, program for the handicapped, special education activity, school athletic event, or any other school activity, or, if the transportation is provided pursuant […]
(a) Any person who pleads guilty to, or is convicted of, possession of a controlled substance under Title 19, section 607, Virgin Islands Code, or who is adjudicated a delinquent and has been convicted of any drug offenses, shall, in addition to any and all other penalties provided by law, have his driver’s license or […]
(a) Any male United States citizen or immigrant who is at least 18 years of age but less than 26 years of age shall be registered in compliance with the requirements of section 3 of the “Military Selective Service Act”, when applying to receive a driver’s license or renewal. (b) The Director of Motor Vehicles […]
