BMW is recalling more than 291,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the interior cargo rails can detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury
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Nissan issues ‘Do Not Drive’ warning for 83,000 vehicles after air-bag recall
TOKYO — Nissan issued a “Do Not Drive” warning for more than 83,000 vehicles with the model year 2002-2006 equipped with recalled Takata air bags.
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April is Safe Driving Awareness Month
FREDERIKSTED – April is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. Every year, countless lives are needlessly lost due to
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Parents hold the key to teen driver safety
FREDERIKSTED — Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old. According to the National Traffic Highway
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Parents Urged To Combat Risky Teen Driving
Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (ages 15-18). According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020,
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Be the MVP of Super Bowl LVI and Spread The Word: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Super Bowl LVI will attract hundreds of fans territory-wide tomorrow. To help keep motorists, passengers, and other road users safe, the National
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VIPD Urges Motorists To Boycott ‘Blackout Wednesday’ This Thanksgiving Eve
FREDERIKSTED — Some of the terms used to describe the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving are “Blackout Wednesday” and “Drunksgiving.’’ We view it as an alarming
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V.I. Office Highway Safety Program Announces 2020 National Seat Belt Day
CHRISTIANSTED — When vehicle drivers and passengers consistently use seatbelts, they save much more than the costs associated with hefty traffic citations, they save lives!
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