John McCarthy
The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) and the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) are launching an extended “Click It or Ticket” initiative that will put extra boots on the ground for the next five months. While the national campaign traditionally centers around Memorial Day, local officials are extending the high-visibility enforcement from April 19 through September 26, 2026, to address low compliance in the territory.
Where the Checkpoints are Heading The Traffic Investigation Bureau will be out in force across the following St. Croix routes:
- Primary Routes: 70, 75, 83, 66, and 64.
- Secondary Routes: 60, 62, 63, 68, 72, 79, and 708.
- Neighborhood Connectors: 652, 681, 682, and 707.
More Than Just Seat Belts While the focus is on occupant protection for adults and children, officers are mandated to ticket for other infractions, including:
- Unregistered or uninsured vehicles.
- Illegal window tint and windshield infractions.
- License plate violations and impaired driving.
The “Musk-ian” Takeaway Even if you’re navigating these routes in a Cybertruck, don’t expect the tech to talk you out of a citation. If Elon Musk ever makes good on his move to St. Croix, he’ll find that the “Mars Hill” police headquarters doesn’t offer “Beta” exemptions for seat belt laws. Whether you’re driving a Tesla or a Toyota, buckle up or pay up.
