An Act repealing and reenacting title 20 Virgin Islands Code, part II, chapter 43, section 512 increasing penalties for traffic violations; establishing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Higher traffic fines for drivers
The law raises fines for many traffic violations and uses a three‑tier schedule for first, second, and third offenses. Examples: using a cell phone while driving is $150, then $200, then $300. Leaving the scene of a crash is $500, then $1,000, then $1,500. Parking in a handicapped space is $1,000 and can require a court appearance. Some other listed offenses also require a court appearance.
Police impound lot and fees
The Police Department runs a secure impound lot for vehicles towed for violations, crashes, blocking traffic, or suspected crimes. Owners must pay $150 for towing, $35 per day for storage, and a $25 administrative fee to reclaim a vehicle. ATVs and dirt bikes count as motor vehicles under these rules. Owners get immediate notice and can ask the Police Commissioner for a hearing within 30 days. The Commissioner issues public rules and fee lists, but any fee increase needs approval by the Governor and Legislature, and the $25 fee can only fund lot upkeep.
Ticket money supports courts and youth
Starting October 1, 2025, each paid traffic ticket sends $3 to the Superior Court ($1 for administration, $2 for the Rising Stars Steel Orchestra), $2 to the issuing agency, and $5 to the Police Athletic League. The $25 impound administrative fee stays dedicated to lot upkeep. The rest of the law takes effect 30 working days after enactment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Avery L. Lewis
legislature
Carla J. Joseph
legislature
Dwayne M. DeGraff
legislature
Franklin D. Johnson
legislature
Kenneth L. Gittens
legislature
Kurt A. Vialet
legislature
Marise C. James
legislature
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
6/13/2025legislatureTo Governor
6/6/2025legislatureFloor
6/4/2025legislatureRules
4/24/2025legislatureIntroduced
2/27/2025legislatureCommittee
2/3/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
6/13/2025
Amendment
6/4/2025
Bill Text
2/27/2025
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