Dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe driving habits among young drivers, the V.I. Police Department and the V.I. Office of Highway Safety are launching a comprehensive campaign this May to address key traffic safety issues, such as seatbelt usage, impaired driving, distracted driving, and speeding, as active participants in National Youth Traffic Safety Month.
Throughout the month of May, VIOHS will be implementing a series of initiatives aimed at
educating youth about the risks associated with unsafe behaviors on the road. The community can learn first-hand safe traffic behaviors at the D.C. Canegata Ballpark on St. Croix, during the V.I. Health Department’s EMS Pediatric Disaster Expo on May 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Interactive demonstrations, educational materials, and resources that promote and support safe driving practices will be available, according to the press release.
VIOHS encourages all members of the community to join in supporting National Youth
Traffic Safety Month by setting strong examples, spreading awareness, and advocating for
safe driving practices among youth. Making the roadways roads safer for everyone to reduce crashes, injuries, & fatalities requires a community approach. Let’s all get home safely, the release stated.
“We are thrilled to participate in National Youth Traffic Safety Month and play a role in
educating young drivers about the importance of safe driving habits,” said VIOHS Director
Daphne O’Neal. “By raising awareness and providing educational resources, we hope to
empower youth to make informed decisions on the road and ultimately save lives.”
For more information and resources on safe driving, visit NHTSA’s Teen Driving webpage or
VIOHS website.
To request a traffic safety presentation, contact the Virgin Islands Office of
Highway Safety through Director Daphne O’Neal at daphne.oneal@vipd.vi.gov, Impaired
Driving Coordinator K’ Tonya Petrus at ktonya.petrus@vi.gov, or Occupant Protection
Coordinator Denise Gomes at denise.gomes@vipd.vi.gov or contact the office
via telephone at 340-473-7383 or 340-513-5291.
