Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

The Traffic Dept

The Traffic Department of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is responsible for the investigation of all major road accidents, the compilation and issuing of fixed penalty notices for court and traffic offences, as well as to prepare accident reports for insurance purposes.

The department, which houses a task force and an investigative section within the unit, is located upstairs at the Road Town Police Station.

Tips from the Traffic Investigations Dept

What Pedestrians Can Do

Always use the footpath where available and keep away from the edge of the road.
Walk in single file, if there is no footpath, walk facing the oncoming traffic.
Always use the pedestrian crossing while crossing the road. If there is no pedestrian crossing, cross from a point where you have a clear view of the traffic on both sides of the road.
Never cross at bends.
Avoid crossing between parked vehicles.
After alighting from a vehicle, do not attempt to cross in front/behind the vehicle, before ensuring that it is safe to do so.
Follow the pedestrian light signal, wherever available.
Use light coloured clothing at night. Make it easier for motorist to see you.

Advice to Motorists

Always dip your lights at night.
Obey traffic signs; it’s for the benefit of others as well as for your safety.
Do not overtake around a bend, over the brow of a hill, or at an intersection.
Do not overtake where you cannot see sufficiently far ahead to overtake with safety.
Do not unjustifiably blow your horn. It adds to the noise pollution.
Always comply with the speed limits.
When coming out from a side road, be careful if there are parked cars obstructing your view.

A Reminder to All Drivers

It is the duty of drivers involved in a traffic accident where damage or injury is caused to any person, animal or property to immediately stop the vehicle, upon request, give any Police Officer, his/her name and address, the registration marks of the vehicle and the company with which it is insured. A person who fails to comply with the above requirements is guilty of an offence.

To contact the Traffic Investigation Department, call 494-3822 ext. 5348.

REMEMBER – SPEED THRILLS BUT KILLS - DRIVE SAFELY!