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RVIPF clamping down on unlicensed & uninsured motorists in December

The RVIPF in a press release today, December 8, 2023, said for the entire month of December it will pay special attention to motorists, particularly to large trucks, ATVs, and passenger buses now seen regularly violating the Road Traffic Act Cap 218. Photo: RVIPF/File
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reminding the motoring public that it is illegal to operate a vehicle that is unlicensed and uninsured on any public road. Photo: VINO/File
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reminding the motoring public that it is illegal to operate a vehicle that is unlicensed and uninsured on any public road. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reminding the motoring public that it is illegal to operate a vehicle that is unlicensed and uninsured on any public road.

It reminded that a person who operates a vehicle without the requisite qualifications specified under the Road Traffic Act Cap. 218 commits an offense and, if found, will be arrested, charged, and prosecuted for such acts.

The RVIPF in a press release today, December 8, 2023, said for the entire month of December it will pay special attention to motorists, particularly to large trucks, ATVs, and passenger buses now seen regularly violating the Road Traffic Act Cap 218.

RVIPF to take ‘robust actions’

“To ensure everyone's safety, Police will be taking robust actions against these infractions,” the RVIPF stated.

The press release stated that while the RVIPF is responsible for enforcing road traffic laws, its primary concern is the potential harm, injuries, or even fatalities resulting from uninspected and less-than-road-worthy vehicles on VI roads.

“In such circumstances, legal drivers may have no recourse for addressing injuries or repairing their vehicles in the absence of insurance coverage. The RVIPF is dedicated to creating safer roadways by ensuring every vehicle and driver fully complies with the law. We urge the community to play an active role in this endeavor.

“If you suspect someone is operating an unlicensed or uninsured vehicle, please report them to any police station or call the three-digit access number 311. Act responsibly and adhere to road regulations. Let's work together to promote safety and compliance on our roads,” the RVIPF stated.

21 Responses to “RVIPF clamping down on unlicensed & uninsured motorists in December”

  • tt (08/12/2023, 11:41) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    That is a joke the amount of unlicensed vehicle on this road it is a shame for a small country like this it is a shame all east end it have some bike no front no back
  • Xxx (08/12/2023, 11:42) Like (4) Dislike (16) Reply
    Go solve the murders from harassment of the small man
    • Scribble out (08/12/2023, 18:50) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      When the small man with the unlicensed, uninsured vehicle run you down hope you singing the same tune. Then again you might be a violator
  • mad max (08/12/2023, 11:45) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why only in December. All laws should be respected and clamped down on all your round.

    Take out the trash/drain the swamp.
  • ... (08/12/2023, 11:50) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    of course they are , its christmas season , time for some money!
  • ... (08/12/2023, 11:51) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    da patch up Honda civic god damn it is time for it to come off the road
  • Really (08/12/2023, 12:39) Like (4) Dislike (15) Reply
    No one should need a licence and it's facts. You can even win a case but you need wise thinking instead of brainwash. Who made the law is the same ELITES who print the money which is the root of all evil. This 15%rh negative blood type elites control this Earth why can't the 85% us the Almighty Creator children can't take it back and live free Here. The Almighty Creator gave us everything for free. As a child being born you have no money so how could you survive without your parents? You all only stay inside the box and I am out the box. Once you ask smart questions you would understand the world. Driving illegal when we own the road is crap. The devil make rules knowing you all would break it so of course they made a jail. They make the drugs put them on the streets and lock you up from using or selling it. Help this make sense. Every thing is a cause and effect because they plan everything. Full control they have over us
  • Reality check (08/12/2023, 12:54) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    How about all of the commercial vehicles with no tail lights!!!
    How about illegally parked vehicles blocking lanes of traffic, particularly the Ridge Road!!
    How about the rest of the laws our "police" haven't been enforcing!!!

    I want to knopw who decides which laws won't be enforced and by what process are they chosen!!
    • Derelict (08/12/2023, 18:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      A white Dodge Ram up hope hill. Nearly half of its body on the road. It has an exhaust system in the tray also. It’s a hinderance to traffic. That thing park there for over a year
  • hm (08/12/2023, 13:11) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    So I guess they having a big xmas party and buying toys for kids in the community!!
  • Seriously. (08/12/2023, 13:28) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope they are serious this time..Also without Helmets..They have these foolish ladies in the back with no helmets. Come on ladies wise - up.
  • A licensed driver (08/12/2023, 13:55) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    As a licensed driver and have insurance on my vehicle, what scares me most is one of you unlicensed no insurance folks causing me to have an accident with my vehicle and leaving me to foot the bill for you being irresponsible.
  • Razón (08/12/2023, 14:20) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    What about long bush two way street but sometimes it is impossible to drive tru vehicles are park on sides of the road ridiculous and if you honk your car they wants to fight you.
  • Bree (08/12/2023, 15:53) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's about time this happened. Saw a vehicle on the road the other day and said to my friend, there is no way on earth this vehicle is insured or licensed. The whole vehicle looked like it was taken from the junk yard. On top of that the back glass was a plastic bag and the windows in the rear had a plastic bag with tape holding it together.

    Seriously thou, please license and insure your vehicles. Avoid any and all unnecessary stress and problems for you and your loved ones also the financial burdens this could bring and possible loss of life. Be safe.
  • Hmmmm (08/12/2023, 18:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Clamp down on the west road comin town plenty coming up outdated stickers
  • Really (09/12/2023, 04:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    To all the dislike pussys in my comments. How come only government workers can break the law. They have all unlicensed vehicle on the road and if you go put your unlicensed vehicle on the road you go to jail wow,and y'all idiots is what you call smart pure dummies. I bet the dislikes are the gay ones who are down to switch the kids genda. This is how the digital beast system will control you dumb chipped up butt. I bet all the dislikes are all vaccinated people. Go look at the world death rates and outbreak with the COVID 19 biotech weapon vaccine. Biotech means technology in the vaccine. People are really dumb. I am chosen to see things, you guys are brainwash to stay dumb. Up to now you put a dislike what is your information to prove me wrong. Pure dumb people In the comments. Lack of knowledge. The beast system is China's credit system
  • Stop playing around (09/12/2023, 05:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Half of the vehicles driving on the street should not be on the street. There is no way they are registered or have proper insurance. When they crash into someone’s car or cause an accident who is going to cover the charges for the damages.
  • East Side (09/12/2023, 06:37) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Check the one mart supermarket east end the Spanish women she’s a supervisor driving uninsured,unlicense brown hyhundi Tucson recklessly on the road.
  • 2023 (09/12/2023, 08:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    pure talk the police will do nothing because some of their friends are the major violators in the small territory
  • Jane (09/12/2023, 20:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI driving test isn't fit for purpose.
    Essential skills like correct use of mirrors, parallel parking and overtaking don't form part the test. Indeed you fail the cone test if you use your mirrors, as my instructor told me (for real): 'Mirrors are for qualified drivers'. Drivers aren't required to demonstrate driving out of town on hills.


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