(a) In addition to the provisions of this chapter, operators of motor vehicles shall observe the general traffic regulations contained in the Police Regulations set out in Title 23, and such traffic and parking regulations as may from time to time be published by the Police Commissioner. (b) Motor vehicles shall stop or proceed immediately […]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in a reckless manner over and along the public highways of this Territory. For the purpose of this section to “operate in a reckless manner” means the operation of a vehicle upon the public highways of this Territory in such a manner as […]
(a) (1) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance included in Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V of section 595, chapter 29, Title 19, Virgin Islands Code, or under the combined influence of an intoxicating liquor and such a controlled substance, to […]
(a) Upon the trial of any criminal action, or preliminary proceeding in a criminal action, arising out of acts alleged to have been committed by any person in violation of subsection (a) of section 493 of this chapter while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, the results of any chemical test or tests administered […]
(a) The crime laboratory of the Department of Justice shall promulgate rules concerning the certification of: (1) chemical test operators; (2) machines and chemicals, if any, used in the operation of such machines; and (3) the technique used in operating a chemical testing machine. (b) The rules promulgated under subsection (a) of this section shall […]
(a) Any person who drives, operates, or has under his physical control a motor vehicle in the Territory shall be deemed to have given his consent to chemical testing of his blood, breath or urine for the purpose of determining the alcoholic or drug content of his blood, provided that such testing is incidental to […]
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public street or highway at a (1) speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing, or (2) drive a motor vehicle on a public street or highway where road work is being […]
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede, hinder or obstruct the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe driving or when negotiating a grade, or in compliance with law. (b) Whenever the Police Commissioner determines on the basis of […]
(a) Upon all highways or streets of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the left half of the highway or street, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or when an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the right of the center of the highway or […]
(a) The driver of a motor vehicle on a public street or highway shall yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle being operated in an emergency, and when the driver of such emergency vehicle is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or bell. This provision shall not operate to relieve the driver of an […]
Every person operating a motor vehicle shall, on a signal by a person riding, leading, or driving horses or other draught animals, bring the motor vehicle to a stop, and if traveling in the opposite direction, remain stationary as long as may be reasonable to allow such animals to pass. If traveling in the same […]
(a) No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the public street or highway. […]
(a) On days in which a tourist ship with 300 or more passengers visits the Port of Charlotte Amalie, the Police Commissioner shall designate on the Main Street of Charlotte Amalie not less than one dozen parking areas for the exclusive use of taxicabs for the period of the ship’s stay in port. (b) Taxicab […]
The Police Commissioner is hereby authorized to establish and from time to time, alter, modify or remove, exclusive parking areas for taxis on the island of St. Croix at such places where he may determine will serve the convenience and needs of the taxi-using public on such island, except that an exclusive, permanent parking area […]
The Police Commissioner is hereby authorized to establish by regulations means for affording access to public docking facilities in the Virgin Islands by taxicab operators on tourist ship days.
Upon the application of any person having jurisdiction over privately owned or operated docking facilities in the Virgin Islands, the Commissioner of Public Safety may regulate the operation of motor vehicles by taxicab operators on the ground or grounds of such docking facilities on tourist ship days.
The Police Commissioner shall designate by appropriate signs a maximum of two (2) parking spaces in front of or in close proximity to a church or religious organization to be utilized for the loading and unloading of passengers only. However, such spaces may be utilized by the pastor or priest of such church or religious […]
The Police Commissioner may establish parking areas for fishermen to sell fish and other seafood from their motor vehicles, at the northside of the Rothschild Francis Square, the Lionel Roberts Stadium, Frenchtown, Fort Mylner and at such other locations as he determines serve the purpose of this chapter and the public interest.
(a) An automobile may carry only one passenger in excess of its registered capacity, except in the case of infants. (b) No person shall ride on the fenders, running board, any exterior fitting, or on the outside of motor vehicles, busses or trucks or hang on the sides thereof. The driver of any such vehicle […]
In the interest of public safety, the Police Commissioner may trim trees and clear away brush which obstruct the view of the road.
