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V.I. Code tit. 20, § 465 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 41 - Equipment and Inspection of Vehicles|§ 465. Motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds

 (a) The term “motorcycle”, as used in this section, means every motor vehicle, including motor scooters and mopeds, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and having not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding tractors. (b) Every motorcycle, operated or driven upon the public highways, shall be equipped with adequate brakes in good working order and sufficient to control such motorcycle at all times, when in use, and a suitable and adequate bell, horn, or other device, for signalling, and shall, during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, display one lighted lamp in front and one on the rear, or when such motorcycle is operated with a passenger or other truck attached to the side or front, two such lamps on the front and on the rear; and every motorcycle shall also be equipped with a red light visible from the rear. Every motorcycle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive fumes or smoke, and no person may use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device. The unnecessary racing of engines, and the making of unreasonable and unnecessary noise is strictly prohibited. (c) No person may operate a motorcycle, on which the handle bars are more than fifteen inches higher than the seat or saddle for the operator. (d) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator may not carry any other person nor may any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which case a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the operator. (e) After July 1, 1968, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he wears a protective helmet, meeting specifications established by the Commissioner. Such helmet must be equipped with either a neck or a chin strap, and must be secured during operation of the motorcycle. (f) The Commissioner is hereby authorized to adopt and amend regulations with respect to uses of and specifications required for brakes, lights, signalling devices, mufflers and protective helmets. Such regulations shall become effective as law upon approval by the Governor.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 465a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 41 - Equipment and Inspection of Vehicles|§ 465a. Pocket bike

 (a) As used in this section the term “pocket bike” means a non-highway vehicle that resembles a mini-motorcycle, weighing between 39 and 180 lbs. It is a self-propelled vehicle that is equipped with an electric motor or internal combustion engine having a piston displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters, is designed to propel itself with not more than two wheels in contact with the ground, has a seat or saddle for the use of the operator and does not meet the requirements for highway or roadway use under one or more of the Federal Motor Safety Act Standards. The term does not include: (i) a moped, motor scooter or motorcycle under 465 of this title; (ii) an electric bicycle or motor-driven cycle; (iii) a motorized mobility device, operated by a person with a disability; (iv) an electric personal assistive mobility device operated by a person with a disability. (b) No pocket bike as defined in subsection (a) of this title shall be operated upon the public streets, highways, sidewalks, recreational parks or trails, bicycle lanes and parking lots. (c) A manufacturer or retailer who sells a pocket bike must disclose to the purchaser in writing that it is illegal to operate such bike upon the public highways. The disclosure must (a) be printed in not less than 14-point bold type separately on a single sheet of paper and (b) must include the following statement: “The vehicle you have purchased is defined by Virgin Islands Law as a non-highway vehicle. It is unlawful to operate such vehicle upon the public streets, highways, sidewalks, recreational parks or trails, bicycle lanes and parking lots. A violation of this regulation may result in your prosecution and impoundment of the vehicle.”
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 465b (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 41 - Equipment and Inspection of Vehicles|§ 465b. Pocket bike—Penalties

 (1) Any person operating a pocket bike upon the public streets, highways, sidewalks, recreational parks or trails, bicycle lanes and parking lots shall be issued a ticket and fined not less than one hundred dollars or no more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days or both. (2) The officer issuing the ticket may remove and impound the bike. The violator shall be responsible for all towing and storage charges related to the impoundment. (3) The Commissioner of Housing, Parks and Recreation in consultation with the Commissioner of Police shall designate appropriate areas and times where pocket bikes may be operated.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 467 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 41 - Equipment and Inspection of Vehicles|§ 467. School bus inspections

 (a) The Director of Motor Vehicles shall cause to be inspected, not less than once every six months, every school bus operating within the Virgin Islands. Such inspection shall insure that each school bus vehicle is in compliance with: (1) all safety provisions of this chapter; (2) all safety provisions recommended by the Commissioner of Education and the Director of Motor Vehicles and approved by the Governor; and (3) all safety provisions recommended by federal law, rule, or regulation and required to be met as a condition of federal funding of any education or transportation program. (b) The Director of Motor Vehicles shall affix to each vehicle inspected pursuant to the provisions of this section and found by the Director to be in compliance and safe to operate, a certificate of inspection. Such certificate shall have clearly visible thereon an expiration date of not more than six months from the most recent day such vehicle was inspected. A valid certificate of inspection shall be required before any school bus vehicle is used to transport any passengers. A valid certificate of inspection shall be affixed to and clearly visible from the interior and exterior of each school bus vehicle operated in the Virgin Islands. (c) The Director of Motor Vehicles is authorized to do all things reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 468 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 41 - Equipment and Inspection of Vehicles|§ 468. Low-speed vehicle

 (a) As used in this section, “low-speed” vehicle, also known as a neighborhood electric or solar powered vehicle, is a four-wheeled vehicle, whose attainable speed in one mile is 20 miles per hour, but not more than 25 miles per hour. (b) The operation of a low-speed vehicle on any road as defined in § 301 of title 20, is authorized with the following restrictions: (1) A low-speed vehicle may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. This paragraph is not intended to prohibit a low-speed vehicle from crossing a road or street at an intersection where the road or street has posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. (2) A low-speed vehicle must be equipped with head lamps, stops lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, wind shield wipers, speedometer, breaking for each wheel, seat belts and vehicle identification numbers in compliance with established Federal Safety Standards. (3) A low-speed vehicle must be registered, have license plates and be insured in accordance with Virgin Islands laws. (4) Any person operating a low-speed vehicle must have in his possession a valid driver's license. (c) The Police Department, through its rules and regulations may prohibit the operation of low-speed vehicles on any road under its jurisdiction, if it determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (d) The Commissioner of the Police Department may prohibit the operation of low speed vehicles on any road under its jurisdiction, if he determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 471 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 471. Definitions

 Wherever used in this chapter, the following terms shall, except as otherwise clearly indicated in the context, have the following meanings: (a) “Bureau” means the Traffic Bureau of the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.). (b) “Commander” means the Commander of the district division of Traffic Bureau. (c) “Territory” means the Territory of the Virgin Islands. (d) “Committee” means the Traffic Advisory and Safety Committee. (e) “Government agencies” means all departments, authorities, commissions, offices and boards of the Government of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 472 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 472. Traffic Bureau established; divisions

 (a) In line with present requirements and with a view to solving the traffic problem, the Police Commissioner is hereby directed and authorized to establish and maintain a Traffic Bureau in the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.). The Bureau shall be composed of two divisions, one for the district of St. Croix and one for the district of St. Thomas-St. John. The Bureau shall be under the direction of the Chief of Police for the respective districts and shall be created from trained personnel within the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.). (b) Each division of the Bureau shall be headed by a Commander. To the maximum extent possible, the Commanders of each division shall coordinate the activities of their respective districts to insure uniformity in policies and procedures and to avoid unnecessary duplication of activities and programs in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 474 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 474. Commanders of Traffic Bureau; equipment; personnel

 The Commander shall be appointed pursuant to law and shall develop, outline and perform the functions and duties herein prescribed. The Commander must be qualified by training and/or experience for the task of directing traffic matters and enforcing traffic laws. The Commander shall be furnished with adequate offices, materials, equipment, and trained personnel. The personnel necessary for carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be assigned to the Traffic Bureau.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 475 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 475. Duties and prerogatives of Bureau

 For the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter the Bureau shall have the following duties and prerogatives to— (a) administer, supervise and enforce regulations and laws covering the operation and control of motor vehicles, and direct and control traffic and supervise and enforce the laws relating thereto; (b) outline, develop and carry out programs, campaigns and activities for the purpose of preventing and reducing traffic accidents, and facilitating traffic control on the streets and roads of the Territory; (c) make recommendations to, and advise with, the various government agencies with respect to safety campaigns, so that they may be carried throughout the Territory; (d) organize and carry out, in cooperation with other governmental agencies, all campaigns, services, programs and activities aimed at assisting the insular officials of the Government of the Virgin Islands in controlling traffic and preventing accidents; (e) prepare informational and educational material for the promotion of safety with regard to traffic, and disseminate such material through all possible media; (f) serve as information and publicity center of all material concerning traffic control and accident prevention; (g) cooperate with all public private entities concerned with traffic problems; (h) consider and decide on the merits or flaws of measures and suggestions affecting traffic along the streets and roads of the Territory, and recommend to the Police Commissioner such measures as will best serve to control, reduce and prevent traffic accidents; (i) consider and decide on the merits or flaws or measures and suggestions affecting the laws concerning vehicles, chauffeurs and drivers, and germane laws or regulations having direct or indirect relationship with traffic, and make pertinent recommendations to the Police Commissioner; (j) to recommend to the Police Commissioner that he adopt, promulgate, amend, either in whole or in part, the rules and regulations required for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter; (k) render annually to the Police Commissioner a written report on the activities and recommendations of the Bureau.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 476 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 476. Powers of Bureau

 The Bureau is hereby conferred all reasonable and necessary powers for the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter. The Bureau is hereby further authorized to recommend, study and examine traffic-control and accident-prevention measures, heretofore or hereafter established by government agencies. The Bureau may, likewise, call meetings of the various officials and employees of government agencies having charge of matters related to traffic. The Bureau may, likewise, request information and require special survey and information from the various government agencies with respect to traffic control and accident prevention on the streets and roads of the Territory.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 477 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 477. Cooperation of government departments and agencies

 The heads of all government departments, divisions and agencies shall cooperate with the Bureau and furnish the Bureau complete information regarding activities and programs of their various dependencies which are directly or indirectly related with traffic-control and accident-prevention problems. At the request of the Police Commissioner and with the previous approval of the Governor, the heads of government departments, authorities and agencies shall temporarily assign to the Bureau such technicians and employees as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 478 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 478. Acceptance of gifts

 The Police Commissioner may, with the previous approval of the Governor, accept, in behalf of the Territory, gifts of property and money to help carry out the purposes specified in this chapter. Funds so received shall be kept under the custody of the Commissioner of Finance to be expended in accordance with the terms of the gift.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 479 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 42 - Traffic Bureau|§ 479. Federal Highway Safety Program

 (a) The Bureau shall carry out a highway safety program in accordance with the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1973 and all other applicable highway safety laws. The Bureau shall have all the powers and duties of the Office of Highway Safety established by Executive Order No. 188–1974, as amended. (b) The Bureau is designated as the state agency for receipt of all federal highway safety funds. The Governor shall conform the Bureau, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements for federal funding.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 491 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 43 - Regulation of Traffic|§ 491. Police regulations; special traffic regulations

 (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 when so ordered by members of the police force.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 492 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 43 - Regulation of Traffic|§ 492. Operating motor vehicles in reckless manner

 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 to indicate either a wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of person or property.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 493a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 43 - Regulation of Traffic|§ 493a. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquors; presumptions

 (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 in accordance with the provisions of section 493c of this chapter shall be admissible into evidence when otherwise admissible, and the amount of alcohol in the person's blood at the time alleged as shown by chemical analysis of the person's breath, blood or urine, shall give rise to the following presumptions: (1) If there was at that time 0.05 percent or less by weight of alcohol in the person's blood, it shall be presumed that the person was not under the influence of an intoxicating liquor. (2) If there was at that time in excess of 0.05 percent but less than 0.08 percent by weight of alcohol in the person's blood, that fact shall not give rise to any presumption that the person was or was not under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, but that fact may be considered with other competent evidence in determining whether the person was under the influence of an intoxicating liquor at the time of the alleged violation. (3) If there was at that time 0.10 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood, that fact shall be prima facie evidence that the person was under the influence of an intoxicating liquor. (b) The provisions of subsection (a) hereof shall not be construed as limiting the introduction of any other competent evidence bearing upon the question whether the person was under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 493b (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 43 - Regulation of Traffic|§ 493b. Certification of chemical test operators and machines

 (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 provide for the issuance of a certificate: (1) to each properly trained chemical test operator; (2) for each properly inspected and calibrated chemical test machine; and (3) stating the correct procedure to be used in operating a chemical test machine. Certificates issued under (b)(2) must specify the specific period of time for which the inspection and calibration is valid. (c) Certificates issued under subsection (b) of this section: (1) shall be sent to each court in the judicial district that has jurisdiction over violations of section 493 of this chapter; (2) are admissible in any proceeding involving a violation of section 493 or a chemical test under section 493c of this chapter; (3) are prima facie evidence that: (A) the certified operator was properly trained in the operation of the chemical test machine; (B) the chemical test machine was inspected and properly calibrated for the specific period mentioned on the certificate; (C) the procedure for operating the chemical test machine is correct.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 494 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 43 - Regulation of Traffic|§ 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 performed at a speed greater than that posted on the road work sign. Upon approaching a road work sign, the driver shall reduce the vehicle’s speed to the speed limit posted on the road work sign. In every event speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on the public street or highway. (b) The rate of speed for motorcars, pick-up trucks, or motorcycles shall not exceed 20 miles per hour within the town limits or 35 miles per hour on all public highways outside the town limits, except on Centerline Road west of King's Hill in St. Croix, where the rate of speed shall not exceed 40 miles per hour, and on the Melvin H. Evans Highway on St. Croix, where the rate of speed shall not exceed 55 miles per hour. (c) The rate of speed for motor trucks or busses shall not exceed 10 miles per hour within the town limits or 30 miles per hour on the public highways outside the town limits, except on the Melvin H. Evans Highway on St. Croix where the rate of speed shall not exceed 40 miles per hour. (d) Traveling for a distance of a quarter of a mile above the prescribed speed limits shall be presumptive evidence of driving at a rate of speed which is not careful and prudent. (e) The Police Commissioner, with the approval of the Governor, may reduce the speed limits fixed in this section when in his opinion such action is necessary for the public safety. (f) The Police Commissioner is authorized and directed to determine and fix the maximum speed limits, not to exceed 20 miles per hour, on all streets and roads in every housing project or housing development in the Virgin Islands. Such maximum speed limits shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected.
V.I. Code tit. 20, § 494a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 20 - Highways and Motor Vehicles|Part II - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 43 - Regulation of Traffic|§ 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 engineering and traffic investigation that slow speeds on any part of a highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the said Commissioner may determine and declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.