Title 20 — Highways and Motor Vehicles
18 chapters · 279 sections in this title.
20 V.I.C. § 371 Operator's license required
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(a) Except as provided in this chapter, no person shall operate a motor vehicle upon the public highways without an operator's license issued by the Director of Motor Vehicles. (b) The licensee shall have such license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a moto…
20 V.I.C. § 371a Educational information and examination questions pertaining to distracted driving
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In addition to the inclusion of laws and regulations applicable to the operation of a motor vehicle, the police department shall include educational information on the use of mobile telephones and other electronic devices while driving in the Virgin Islands Drivers Manual and sha…
20 V.I.C. § 371b Motorcycle license
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No person may operate a motorcycle unless the person holds a special motorcycle license or motorcycle learner's permit issued by the Director.
20 V.I.C. § 371c Helmet; sale or rental; posting requirements
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(a) No person may operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a bicycle equipped with a motor unless he wears a securely fitted protective helmet of a size proper for that person and of a type approved by the Director. The Director may adopt rules and regulations covering the types and …
20 V.I.C. § 371d Posting requirements
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(1) Any person regularly engaged in the business of selling or renting motorcycles or bicycles shall post a sign at the point where the sale or rental transaction is completed stating: “TERRITORY LAW REQUIRES A MOTOR BICYCLE OR BICYCLE RIDER TO WEAR A HELMET.” The size of the sig…
20 V.I.C. § 371e Administration, enforcement and civil penalties
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Civil penalties charged pursuant to sections 371c and 371d may be assessed by the Director administratively if the person charged with violating this section has been given the opportunity for a hearing on the record before the Director or his designee, and if the Director has ma…
20 V.I.C. § 372 Learners' permits
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Under conditions established by the Director of Motor Vehicles, learners' permits may be issued which authorize the applicant to operate a motor vehicle in areas designated by the Director when accompanied by a licensed operator who shall be responsible for the proper operation o…
20 V.I.C. § 372a Virgin Islands Identification Card
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The Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is authorized to issue a Virgin Islands Identification Card to any natural person who is a legal resident of the Virgin Islands.
20 V.I.C. § 372b Definition
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(a) The term “Virgin Islands Identification Card” shall mean and refer to a non driver identification card, a non real ID Identification Card, or Territorial Identification Card issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (b) The term “Director” shall mean the Director of …
20 V.I.C. § 372c Application
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(a) Any natural person who is a legal resident of the Virgin Islands and to whom a real ID or non-real ID card, driver’s license, learner’s permit, or real ID Identification Card has not been issued by the Director, or whose driver’s license or learner’s permit is expired, suspen…
20 V.I.C. § 372d Issuance
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(a) The Director shall upon submission of an appropriate application, upon payment of the prescribed fee, and upon being satisfied that the person described is the applicant and that such applicant meets the application requirements promulgated by the Director, issue to such appl…
20 V.I.C. § 372e Period of validity of identification card; required fees
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(a) Period of validity. A Virgin Islands Identification Card shall be valid from the date of issuance until the date of expiration determined by the Director. Such dates of issuance and expiration shall be noted on the identification card. However, the prior identification card s…
20 V.I.C. § 372f Duplicate identification card; change of address
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(a) Lost, mutilated or destroyed identification card. In the event of the loss, mutilation or destruction of any identification card, the holder thereof may file with the Director proof of the facts with respect to such loss, mutilation or destruction, together with the fee presc…
20 V.I.C. § 373 Application for operator's license; issuance; duration; duplicates
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(a) An application for an operator's license shall be made upon a form furnished by the Director of Motor Vehicles and shall contain such information as he prescribes. It shall be accompanied by the fees required by law. (b) If the Director finds that the applicant is qualified u…
20 V.I.C. § 374 Age requirements
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(1) No person under 18 years of age shall be granted a license to operate a motor vehicle, and no owner or other person having the custody of a motor vehicle shall permit his motor vehicle to be operated by any person under 18 years of age, except that—(1) licenses may be granted…
20 V.I.C. § 375 Qualifications of operators
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(a) Before issuing an operator's license, the Director of Motor Vehicles may require such proof as he deems necessary that an applicant is physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle. Whenever the Director has reason to believe that the holder of an operator's license …
20 V.I.C. § 376 Foreign operator's licenses
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(a) If a person holds a bona fide unexpired operator's license issued by a State of the United States or a territory or possession thereof, such person shall be permitted to operate a motor vehicle in the Virgin Islands as if he held a valid Virgin Islands operator's license, how…
20 V.I.C. § 377 School bus operator's license
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(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “school bus” shall mean any motor vehicle used to transport eight or more children to or from a public or private school, educational center, program for the handicapped, special education activity, school athletic event, or any othe…
20 V.I.C. § 378 Drug offenses; license revocation
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(a) Any person who pleads guilty to, or is convicted of, possession of a controlled substance under Title 19, section 607, Virgin Islands Code, or who is adjudicated a delinquent and has been convicted of any drug offenses, shall, in addition to any and all other penalties provid…
20 V.I.C. § 379 Selective Service System registration
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(a) Any male United States citizen or immigrant who is at least 18 years of age but less than 26 years of age shall be registered in compliance with the requirements of section 3 of the “Military Selective Service Act”, when applying to receive a driver's license or renewal. (b) …
20 V.I.C. § 380 Hearing impaired decals
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The Bureau of Motor Vehicles shall issue decals to person who are hearing impaired. The decal, in addition to indicating that the person is hearing impaired, must also indicate how the person communicates with hearing persons, whether through sign language, lip reading or some ot…
20 V.I.C. § 381 Definitions
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(a) As used in this subchapter, the following terms have the meaning expressed in this section.(a) “Director” means the Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles Director or the Director’s designee.(b) “Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Virgin Islands Identification Card” or “Limited Pur…
20 V.I.C. § 382 Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Virgin Islands Identification Card
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(a) Upon an applicant’s submission of a completed application, payment of the fee prescribed pursuant to section 372d(a), a special processing fee of $15, and the documents presented have verified that the person described is the applicant and that such applicant meets the applic…
20 V.I.C. § 383 Proof of Identity applicable to Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Virgin Islands Identification Cards
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(a) The Director shall require an applicant for a Limited Purpose ID or renewal to provide proof of the applicant’s identity. (b) When applying for Limited Purpose ID, the applicant shall submit documentation establishing proof of identity and proof of residency in the Virgin Isl…
20 V.I.C. § 384 Proof of residency applicable to Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Virgin Islands Identification Cards
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(a) The Director shall require an applicant for a Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Card, or renewal of it, to provide proof of the applicant’s residency in the Virgin Islands for at least 180 days, including proof of physical address in the Virgin Islands. (b) Proof of residency is es…
20 V.I.C. § 385 Issuance of Non-Real ID Limited Purpose operator’s license to applicants
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The Director shall issue a Non-Real ID Limited purpose Virgin Islands Operator’s License in accordance with the procedures in section 373 of subchapter I to any resident who meets the qualifications and requirements of operators under subchapter I of this chapter, meets the proof…
20 V.I.C. § 386 Requirements applicable to Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Operator’s License
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The Director shall require an applicant for a non-Real ID Limited Purpose Virgin Islands operator’s license or renewal thereof to provide proof of the applicant’s identity and residency in the Virgin Islands for at least 180 days, including proof of physical address in the Virgin…
20 V.I.C. § 386a Proof of Identity applicable to Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Operators Licenses
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(a) Primary proof of identity includes:(1) A valid passport issued by the applicant’s country of citizenship that is unexpired or expired for not more than two years at the time the application for a motor vehicle operator’s license is submitted;(2) A valid, unexpired consular id…
20 V.I.C. § 386b Proof of residency applicable to Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Virgin Islands Operator’s License
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(a) Proof of residency is established by providing one of the following documents, which must contain the applicant’s name and physical address and be dated at least 180 days before applying unless provided otherwise:(1) A dated utility or medical bill;(2) A dated bank or credit …
20 V.I.C. § 386c Special requirements applicable to Non-Real ID Limited Purpose Virgin Islands Operators’ Licenses
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(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 shal…
20 V.I.C. § 387 Nondisclosure of personal information
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(a) Neither the Director, any employee of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, nor anyone who comes into possession of the information submitted by an applicant under this subchapter shall disclose or otherwise make accessible any motor vehicle record containing personal information or …
20 V.I.C. § 388 Penalties
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(a) Any officer or employee of an agency who, by employment or official position, has possession of, or access to, agency records that contain individually identifiable information or anyone who comes into possession of the agency records that contain individually identifiable in…