Tag: Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS)

Training Course to Improve Car Safety for Virgin Islands Children

At the beginning of March this year, the Occupant Protection Program of the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety, provided training to 33 Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians. The technicians from the Virgin Islands police and fire departments, the V.I. Department of Human Services, Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center, and the Schneider Regional […]

VIPD To Motoring Public: This Holiday Season – Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over!

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department and Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety encourage motorists to have a plan this holiday season, whether driving, riding, or hosting holiday festivities. If you are celebrating and drinking, always remember to plan and designate a sober driver to take you home. If you are the designated driver, […]

Buzzed Driving Could Cost You A Pot Of Gold On St. Patty’s Day … It Could Also Cost Someone’s Life: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Buzzed driving could cost you a pot of gold come St. Patrick’s Day. But the message is — to drive safe — so you can stay safe. VIPD Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor and the Office of Highway Safety said they understand that people are looking for a reason to celebrate, and they want […]

Commercial Vehicles Inspected By VIPD For Safety At VIOHS In Mars Hill Today

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) has as its stated goal to incur no commercial vehicle fatalities every year. To achieve that lofty goal, the Virgin Islands Police Department assists the VIOHS by inspecting commercial motor carriers on a regular basis. Some years, the office is not so lucky. In 2011 […]