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Ban on scooters, bikes & 3-wheel vehicles from 5:00pm to 5:00am
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said Cabinet has already given the ban its stamp of approval.
“In discussing regular matters, not COVID-19 related, Cabinet: approved the making of Regulation by the Minister in accordance Road Traffic Act, (CAP. 218), Section 56 to restrict the movement of three-wheel or less vehicles, which includes motorbikes and scooters, from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am,” Hon Fahie announced in a statement on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Safety first
The Premier said the decision was “for the safety and convenience of the public," including bikers.
He then said Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) will instruct the Attorney General to draft the required Regulation.
Noise a nuisance
Several calls, including that of former First Lady Mrs Lorna G. Smith OBE, have bemoaned the noise pollution that these types of vehicles make, particularly during the nighttime hours.
Her husband, former Premier Dr D. Orlando Smith, also voiced his concern over the issue in a Facebook post on May 11, 2020, informing riders that the altered mufflers can cost them their hearing ability permanently.
Despite this, the noise continues unabated in the Territory, including during the 7:00 pm to 5:00 am curfew.
Many persons have taken to social media to voice their concerns about the loud motor scooters and bikes being heard in some communities at nights.
It is left to be seen if the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will make a greater effort to clamp down on the violators.
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44 Responses to “Ban on scooters, bikes & 3-wheel vehicles from 5:00pm to 5:00am”
Take taxi.
Pool with others
Walk/run
Should have made an effort to support the long suuffering sleep deprived and fear for lives motorists and pedestrians. Since your needs were being met,all others could suck salt. Selfishness has its rewards.
1. this could be a means of transportation for persons, even essential workers.. will concessions be made for this?
2. In the face of this virus catching a ride/ taxi.. we like to say we are covid-free; I pray we are and remain this way, but do we really know?:. What we know is is that no one further has been tested positive but it doesn’t mean there are no cases for not all persons need to go to a hospital for treatment ..
3. The idiots that don’t adhere to the laws and rules of the road And not caring about others and the effects of the noise .. not only making them
A Nuisance, but also a risk to themselves and others when driving so recklessly for example..
This ban in my opinion can save lives and prevent accidents/unwanted noise, but I feel that maybe from like 8pm and those That use the bikes as their means of transportation they need to adhere to the laws and rules of the road and if not give them some STIFF fines and make them an example to the others that want to do differently .. and those police officers need to do their job as well.. some of them too slack .. they see and turn a Blind eye..
BUT A START BACK AFTER THE THREE WEEKS WILL BE TO SEE THAT ALL RIDERS HAVE THE LICENCE INSURANCE AND HELMETS TO BE ON THE ROAD AND PAPERS OF OWNERSHIP
Some bike riders are a nuisance to the community. They ride recklessly, disobey the rule of the roads, pose a hazard to other motorists, pedestrians and themselves; stress the medical system, burden their families, disrupts the quiet and enjoyment of the community……….etc. Moreover, some bike owners operate them reliably and responsibly only for transportation purposes. These riders needs should be considered.
This 3-week moratorium limiting bike operation between 5 pm and 5 am is nonsense. Government needs to take strong actions to change the behaviour of these non-confirming, selfish , immature…….etc riders. These strong actions should include new practical and reasonable regulation, confiscation (for repeat offenders), fines, suspension of licenses, restitutions.......etc. Further, RVIFP must be judicious in the use of high speed chases. If they are not pursuing an alleged murderer, rapist….etc, it should use other measures to apprehend the alleged violators of the law. It should not put the community in further risk with unnecessary high speed chases.
I guarantee you this is not Gumption nor have I ever met him. From my recollection, he posts with his name on news sites.
Set of hypocrites in this place.
Today, I witnessed some bike riders (NONE WITHOUT HELMETS) run the stop light while one waited and tried to admonish the others.
For those who conduct LEGITIMATE business on bikes, Government should first inspect the bikes for approved use; otherwise it is a step in the right direction. PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!
The problem is clearly teenagers driving irresponsably. Just cut the problem clean to its cause. The problem are the teenagers driving, not the scooters.
Other thing. Pass a law for immidiate confiscation of noisy motorbikes producing above a certain number of reasonable level of decibels