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15,039 licensed vehicles in VI up to 2011

- 848 new drivers
Up to 2011, there were over 15,000 registered vehicles in the Virgin Islands.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a population of over 30,000, the Virgin Islands had some 15,039 registered vehicles up the December 31, 2011.

This was disclosed by Commissioner of Motor Vehicles (CMV) Lorna Christopher when she appeared before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) on behalf of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Of the 15,039 vehicles, 13,149 were licensed vehicles on Tortola; 1,890 on Virgin Gorda; 127 on Anegada and 106 on Jost Van Dyke.

For 2011 as well, Ms. Christopher disclosed that there were 848 new drivers’ licenses issued, 70 temporary and 4,721 renewals for that year.

As for taxi drivers, the CMV reported 538 taxi drivers on Tortola, 50 on Virgin Gorda, 71 livery on Tortola and 11 on Virgin Gorda.

Ms. Christopher further informed the SFC members that the DMV had expended $857,879.61 and collected $1,725,655 in revenue for 2011.

Specialised vehicle for test driving
Meanwhile, $13,500 was budgeted for a specialized vehicle for the DMV. According to the CMV, the specialized vehicle with extra steering would be utilized to test persons on the road but will not be purchased at this time.

She said the vehicle would also have the equipment for the instructor who conducted the test and noted that persons being tested and an officer from DMV would occupy the front seats and the instructor will sit in the back.

9 Responses to “15,039 licensed vehicles in VI up to 2011”

  • fender bender (27/04/2012, 15:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow too much cars on the road dats why tis got so much accidents yall
  • ABC (27/04/2012, 16:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we need an effecitive public tranportation system
    • we gone backwards (28/04/2012, 23:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      But that is exactly what frazer and the vip waz getting us an efficient public transportation
  • sea weed (27/04/2012, 17:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some of these second hand cars they now buying on the net are stolen from up north
  • shake (27/04/2012, 23:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need a shake up at the lic dept if you ask me....
  • Confucius (28/04/2012, 08:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is the break down of ownership? How many are government owned vehicles? How many are taxis? How many are owned by companies - trucks, backhoes and other heavy equipment How many privately owned cars and trucks? How many scooters? The number of vehicles is interesting but it doesn't tell the whole story.
  • FAct says (28/04/2012, 09:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's good to see that the Department covered its expenses and brought in extra revenue, after meeting its expenses. When water and sewerage going reach this point?
  • Wow (28/04/2012, 18:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow, all those vehicles and only 4 people who can drive worth a cr*p


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