Penalties
Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
---|---|---|
Variable | Yes |
Ignition Interlocks
N/A
Other
Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
---|---|
Yes | Yes |
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the Virgin Islands. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
---|---|---|
Variable | Yes |
N/A
Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
---|---|
Yes | Yes |
Bicycle helmets required for all riders.
Under 1 yr and under 20 lbs in rear-facing child restraint
1-5 yrs and under 40 lbs in child restraint
Under 8 yrs, 40-80 lbs, or under 4'9" in booster seat
All children under age 14 must ride in a rear seat
5-13 yrs in a rear seat
Yes. Primary law.
No
No
All drivers. Primary law.
Universal helmet law.
Primary
All riders
Front
No state law or programs
No state law or programs
Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
---|---|
40 | 40 |
Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
---|---|
55 | 55 |
Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
---|---|
20 | 20 |
None
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Minimum Duration (Months) |
Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours) |
---|---|---|
16 | None | None |
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Nighttime Driving Restriction |
Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted) |
---|---|---|
None | None |
None |