V.I.P.D. Announces Carnival And J’ouvert Morning Parking Restrictions

ST. THOMAS — Carnival is here, and the Virgin Islands Police Department has issued its final parking restrictions notice for the activities.

According to the release, the Fort Christian Parking Lot will be closed until May 9, 2016 and motorists that utilize the parking are directed towards the downtown area for parking. The V.I.P.D. will be lenient with the parking of vehicles in the downtown and surrounding areas during the dates that the parking lot is closed. However, parking in violations of the restrictions will not be tolerated.

“We are asking the public to adhere to the parking regulations and restrictions. All parking restrictions will be enforced and vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense,” the release states.

DAYTIME PARKING

• The timed parking areas will not be enforced during the time that the Fort Christian Parking Lot is closed.
• Parking is allowed along the southern side of Norre Gade from the former Wet Willy’s to the Professional Building.
• Parking is allowed on the waterfront apron. However, when leaving off of the apron all vehicles shall make a left turn only.
• Parking is allowed in the usual parking areas.

  DAYTIME RESTRICTIONS

• No parking, standing or stopping in disabled persons parking spaces.
• No blocking of sidewalk access ramps, fire hydrants, crosswalks, other vehicles, driveways, entrances of homes and businesses and public roads.
• No parking less than 15 feet from a corner.
• No parking in specifically designated spaces.

NIGHTTIME PARKING

• Parking is allowed on the western side of Hospital Gade from Veterans Park to the former J. Antonio Jarvis School.
• Parking is allowed along the southern side of Norre Gade from the former Wet Willys to the Professional Building.
• Parking is allowed on the waterfront apron.
• Parking is allowed in the normal legal parking areas.

NIGHTTIME RESTRICTIONS

• No parking, standing or stopping in disabled persons parking spaces.
• No blocking of sidewalk access ramps, fire hydrants, crosswalks, other vehicles, driveways, entrances of homes and businesses and public roads.
• No parking less than 15 feet from a corner.
• No parking in specifically designated spaces.
• No parking on the southern side of Main Street.
• No parking on the eastern side of Hospital Gade from Veterans Park to the former J. Antonio Jarvis School.
• No parking in areas where the normal flow of traffic is restricted on that particular roadway.
• Absolutely no parking in front of the senior citizens reviewing stand on Norre Gade.
• No parking on Norre Gade adjacent to the Grand Hotel and EDC.
• No parking in Bus Stops.
• No parking along the sidewalk on the southern side of the Carnival Village.

Police say event-goers should  remember to lock and secure their homes and vehicles, and do not leave any valuable items exposed in vehicles.

LIONEL ROBERTS STADIUM EVENTS

• Parking is allowed on the western side of Hospital Gade from Veterans Park to the former J. Antonio Jarvis School.
• Parking is allowed along the southern side of Norre Gade from the former Wet Willys to the Professional Building.

Traffic on the roads surrounding the stadium will be reduced to one way traffic to facilitate the safe and expeditious movement of traffic and pedestrians, according to the release.