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§ 497b. Parking areas for taxicabs in St. Croix

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 […]

§ 497e. Passenger loading zones at churches and religious organizations

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 […]

§ 497f. Police Commissioner to designate parking areas for fishermen

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.

§ 498. Number of passengers; riding outside vehicle

(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 […]

§ 499. Trimming trees and brush

In the interest of public safety, the Police Commissioner may trim trees and clear away brush which obstruct the view of the road.

§ 494. Speed limits

(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 […]

§ 494a. Minimum speed

(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 […]

§ 495. Meeting; passing; turning; signals

(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 […]