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10 of 15 accidents in December 2020 involved motorcycles – RVIPF

-Police says 50% of bikes removed from scene to prevent confiscation
The rider this motor scooter was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following an accident at Havers, on the main island of Tortola. Photo: VINO/File
Speaking via a release from the force, Chief Inspector Dariel Robinson noted that December stats alone indicate that collisions involving the two-wheel vehicles are extraordinarily high. Photo: VINO/File
Speaking via a release from the force, Chief Inspector Dariel Robinson noted that December stats alone indicate that collisions involving the two-wheel vehicles are extraordinarily high. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New stats coming out from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is that 10 out of 15 road accidents with injuries recorded in December 2020, involved scooters or motorcycles, with eight of the ten riders requiring hospitalization.

Speaking via a release from the force today December 31, 2020, Chief Inspector Dariel Robinson noted that December stats alone indicate that collisions involving the two-wheel vehicles are extraordinarily high. 

“Half of these vehicles were removed from the scene before Police arrived likely to prevent confiscation. These actions suggest that the vehicles were likely neither licensed nor insured,” the release noted.

RVIPF confiscates large numbers of motorcycles - Inspector Robinson

Inspector Robinson noted, “Large numbers of scooters and cycles are confiscated by the RVIPF monthly when used illegally on the roadways, yet the numbers on the road are steadily increasing,” he said.

“Limits and conditions must be set by other sectors of the community, both public and private, to regulate purchases and insured lawful requirements are fulfilled prior to procurement of these vehicles," he noted. 

Inspector Robinson said that in 2021, management policies will be necessary at all levels for there to be safety on the roads and to reduce the danger of riders.

The RVIPF also noted that in 2020, there were five road fatalities and of the five, three were as a result of scooter collisions.

24 Responses to “10 of 15 accidents in December 2020 involved motorcycles – RVIPF ”

  • whattt (31/12/2020, 14:24) Like (50) Dislike (1) Reply
    And yet honorable Rhymer want to legalize bigger bikes.
    • Greg (03/01/2021, 13:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The latest motorcycle accident with a car was New Years Eve. This wasn’t even posted, the scooter rider was Caucasian in serious condition at the hospital and was airlifted out for surgery. Drinking too much that night. Where is this story since you are always posting everyone else?
  • HMMM (31/12/2020, 14:25) Like (45) Dislike (4) Reply
    Ban them bikes mahn
  • GG (31/12/2020, 14:25) Like (30) Dislike (4) Reply
    Just get rid of them nuhhhhhhhh man!!!
  • Rubber Duck (31/12/2020, 14:47) Like (34) Dislike (4) Reply
    There are so many reasons to get rid of these bikes. What are the reasons for keeping them. ?

    Who is making money from them?
    • VICKIE (31/12/2020, 17:41) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
      RUBBER DUCK I AGREE WITH YOU AND YOU WHAT ELSE I BLAME THE OVER LEADER SINCE THEY CANNOT RIDE LIKE HUMANTHEN BAN THEM. SOME PEOPLE CANNOT GET A GOOD NIGHT REST AND THIS IS GOING ON FOR YEARS AND ALL OUR ELECTED MEMBERS KNOW IT . HE CAN FIND A WAY TO FIND PEOPLE FOR NOT ADHERING TO THE COVID RULES SO WHY NOT PUT STIFF RULES FOR THOSE WHO AER CONSTANTLY BREAKING THE LAWS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING.
  • See (31/12/2020, 14:48) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    Gutless pathetic police led by equally gutless police chief. Stop checkzall bikes for liscense and insurance . Impound for a massive fee and take away parents liscense if need be . New legislation required if the politicians have the GUTS either . Enough is enough. We look like an international joke with drugs and lawlessness
  • @wow (31/12/2020, 15:07) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Agreed The bikeriders need to be obliterated and discarded.
  • WHAT!!! (31/12/2020, 15:27) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    “Large numbers are confiscated by the police each month” Really how many???
  • Votes (31/12/2020, 15:41) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Votes votes. Did you ever ask your self whose blood going to be on our shoulders. There is a higher power we have to answer to. He has the winning vote. Many mothers and fathers are weeping over spill blood on our streets. Many neighborhoods and communities are crying out for someone to listen to their cry. I'll tell you a real story that carries lot of weight. You see those elderly, the sick and shutin if you hear they bend their knees, clasp their hands, shed a tear on you there is no way you will enjoy these pleasures and freedom you think you have. So you go ahead being a plague and a nuisance. If you dont hear you will feel. GOD DON'T SLEEP. DON'T LET PEOPLE TEARS FALL ON YOU. If you doubt me ask the elderly let them tell you for them self.
  • third world (31/12/2020, 16:38) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    No other Caribbean or developed country has bike limits or scooter issues. Some else is the problem
  • Eagle Eye (31/12/2020, 17:23) Like (0) Dislike (14) Reply
    And more accidents will happen with people speeding home trying to beat this stupid CURFEW which should have been history
  • My girl (31/12/2020, 17:50) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Time to ban these banks for good man, ridiculous
  • not so (31/12/2020, 17:50) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Best move is to ban the bikes, take them off the road
  • Negative Nancy (31/12/2020, 17:51) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    How much more youths have to die before these bikes get banned?
  • Dancing in the sunshine (01/01/2021, 05:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy New Year to everyone. May God watches over the territory and its people as we go through the New Year. i would not advocate a ban on the Scooters on the public road. Rather, what I would advocate is for the police force to schedule training sessions in every District, from Jos Van Dyke to Anegada. However, the police force is not extending itself in the communities other than patrol in their vehicles. There is an urgent need for the police to interact with the citizens to gain their confidence and solve crimes. Holding of community meetings with the people will strengthen the relationship between the citizens and the police force.
    • humm (01/01/2021, 13:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Police presence the bvi have allowed so many monsters to take over the territory all the laws on the books are been put their just to say we have them. Some monsters police have caused them them selves now they are afraid to even walk the street. What will they protect them selves with talk and political interference? The streets have more weaponry than the force. come on how will this territory be a better place. Calling for prayers and nothing changes the stench of this territory going up in God's nostrils. Wait we playing with the wrong man he is in control. We don't learn. If we will just turn from our wicked ways this place would be a more tranquil place. I keep saying ask our self what part do we play in society where our morals and values are swiftly been eroded
  • DroNe (01/01/2021, 07:40) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    "10 of 15 accidents in December 2020 involved motorcycles – RVIPF"

    And if you add the unreported ( please don't call the police), you may add another 10. I feel for the other driver who is left with the repairs expenses. Shame.
  • Djdh (01/01/2021, 10:22) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Bikes don't need to get banned, just change the age to 20yrs .
  • enforcement (01/01/2021, 10:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We dont need a ban as much as commonsense enforcement and maybe some regulations on the exhaust systems on bikes and cars. Its pretty easy to apprehend the law breakers, they are out in plain sight every day and night flaunting the laws. Why? Because they know there is little risk of enforcement. I feel for the RBVIPF as this is not an easy matter but if the politicians would give them a mandate to enforce the laws this problem could be addressed.
  • tretretrete (01/01/2021, 11:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    And how much of those 10 were due to drivers not using their flickers? I’m not bike rider or owner but I’ve witnessed on too many occasions where drivers didn’t use their flickers and accidents either almost happened or happened. Yes a lot of the bikers ride recklessly but let’s not forget drivers who doesn’t help the situation either.
  • lifelight servant of God (02/01/2021, 17:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Our Government leader claimed that they will uphold the laws of this Country, but when it come to reelection and upholding the law against crazy motorbike riding youths, they are definitely ignoring the righteouus laws in favor of reelection that expect to be help in 2023.
    When have heard of "B.V.I love" But where is B.V.I up keeping of these needed traffic laws?
    When the boss cats are asleep (zzzzzzzzzzzz), some kittens go an a rampage, distrurbing others from getting proper sleep. Minister of Education, ear damages are costly.
  • jah know (02/01/2021, 20:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why are police constantly making news reports on bikers when they do nothing about them when they see them on the road with no helmet or license plate. What happened to the donated police bikes to go after the scooters? Other countries chase bikers, why don't we?
  • fact (02/01/2021, 21:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Speaking from the inside, from a medical perspective, being called out for these stupid motorcycle accidents, my colleagues and I, don't feel sorry for none of them, from multiple fractures, to busted spleen, requiring emergency surgeries. We don't feel sorry for them.
    When you home trying to get some sleep they riding up and down the road with their loud mufflers, next thing I am being called out to attend to these nuisances.
    Please band them ass.


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