(a) As a prerequisite to issuing an operator’s license, the Director shall administer a knowledge test to all applicants after the applicant has satisfied the requirements of this section. Not later than 30 days after the applicant has passed the knowledge test, the Director shall determine whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony in the Virgin Islands by requesting a criminal record matching the applicant’s name and date of birth.
(b) A Non-Real ID Limited Purpose operator’s license is only for territorial driving. It is valid for three years, expires on the licensee’s birthday in the third year, and must bear the words “Not Valid for Federal Purposes,” and have a unique design or color indicator that distinguishes it from other driver’s licenses as required by the Real ID Act of 2005.
(c) Any operator’s license issued under this section must indicate that the license is unacceptable for federal identification purposes.
(d) No operator’s license issued under this section may be used as identification for voting purposes. The back of the license must contain language indicating that it may be used for driving purposes only.