Skip to main content

This page was translated automatically from Dutch. In case of any difference, the Dutch text prevails. View the Dutch version

Privacy

Privacy Statement

How the Road Safety Institute handles the data you provide to us.

In case of any difference, the Dutch privacy statement prevails.

What data we request

Through the reporting form, we ask for your name, your organisation (optional), your email address, your telephone number (optional), the category of your message and the content of your message. We ask for no more than this and do not use tracking cookies.

What we use your data for

Solely to handle reports of unsafe road conditions, registrations from schools and nurseries, and questions or proposals concerning road safety. We do not use your data for advertising.

Why we are permitted to process your data

The VVI performs a public task pursuant to the Staatsbesluit of 27 February 2019 (S.B. 2019 no. 23). You provide your data yourself and voluntarily when you complete the form.

Where your data is stored

Your report is stored in a secure database that can only be accessed from this website's server. The data cannot be accessed publicly through the website.

How long we retain your data

Reports are retained for a maximum of 24 months and then deleted, unless an ongoing case requires longer retention.

Who can view your data

Members of the VVI secretariat who handle your report. If necessary for handling the report, it may be shared with the Korps Politie Suriname or the Ministry of Justice and Security. We do not sell your data or share it with any other third parties.

Your rights

You may ask what data we hold about you, have it corrected or have it deleted. To do so, send an email to verkeersveiligheidsinstituut@gov.sr; we will respond as soon as possible.

Questions or complaints

Do you have a question or complaint about your data? Email verkeersveiligheidsinstituut@gov.sr, contact us using the form on the contact page or reach us via the VVI Facebook page. Our secretariat is located at Paramaribo, Suriname.

Version 1.0 — August 2026. We will publish changes to this statement on this page.

Do you know your road signs?

  • Stop
  • Maximum speed 50
  • Give way
  • Pedestrian crossing
  • Children
  • Safety helmet compulsory
  • No overtaking
  • Alcohol and road use do not mix

Road signs are not decorations — they save lives. From 1 January 2027, safety helmets are compulsory for moped, e-bike and e-scooter riders. Read more about the legislation.