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‘Remove & secure license plates’ of vehicles not in use- RVIPF

-Investigations show these stolen plates linked to criminal activity
Vehicle owners with vehicles not in regular use are being advised by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to remove and secure license plates to prevent them from being used in criminal activities. Photo: RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Vehicle owners with vehicles not in regular use are being advised by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to remove and secure license plates to prevent them from being used in criminal activities.

In a press release, the RVPIF said this includes vehicles that are inoperable and parked for an extended period; vehicles that have been taken to a mechanic or garage and are expected to remain there for an extended period; and derelict vehicles: vehicles that have been left unattended and are not expected to be repaired.

Stolen plates linked to criminal activity put owners at risk

The RVIPF added that investigations revealed that license plates from such vehicles are being removed without the owner’s knowledge and affixed to other vehicles. These vehicles are then being used to facilitate criminal activity, placing the registered owners at risk of being linked to unlawful acts.

Owners have been reminded that license plates remain legally connected to them, regardless of where or how they are used. 

The RVIPF warned that failure to remove plates from inactive vehicles increases the likelihood of them being misused and may expose owners to unnecessary legal complications.

Report plates that are tampered with or stolen

The RVIPF also urged the public to take this precaution seriously and advised any person who discovers that their plates have been stolen or tampered with to report the matter immediately by contacting the nearest police station, calling the non-emergency access number 311, or reporting anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800-8477 (TIPS).

2 Responses to “‘Remove & secure license plates’ of vehicles not in use- RVIPF”

  • On the topic (23/08/2025, 11:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    A contract went out to have the junk removed from Havers. Contract signed, check probably cashed, why is the junk still there??
  • photo (23/08/2025, 12:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Meanwhile does anything look illegal or unsafe in the photo here? The BVI is not a real place.


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