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1. How to commend a member of the Sheriff's Office?

The Sheriff always enjoys getting feedback from citizens, especially when an employee has performed in an exceptional manner. If you would like to recognize an officer, or other employee, for a job well done, please feel free to inform the Sheriff in whatever method of correspondence is most convenient. View contact information for the King George County Sheriff's Office, whether you prefer to write a letter, send an email, or call the Sheriff.

2. How do I make a complaint on a member of the Sheriff's Office?

1.   To make a complaint about the actions of a deputy or about any aspect of deputy operations, please:

       a.   Come to the Sheriff's Office and tell any employee that you want to make a complaint; or

       b.   Call the Sheriff's Office and tell the person answering the phone that you want to make a complaint; or

       c.   Write your complaint and mail it to the Sheriff at 10445 Government Center Blvd., King George, VA. 22485

2.  A supervisor will assist you in filling out a Report of Complaint against Sheriff's Office Personnel form.  This form asks you to identify yourself and then give specific details about the complaint.

3.  Your complaint will then be investigated.  You may be contacted and asked additional questions about your complaint.

4.  If it is going to take a long time to investigate your complaint, you will receive a letter telling you approximately when you may expect a reply.

5.  When your complaint has been investigated, the Sheriff will review the investigation and will write you a letter explaining what has been determined regarding the matter.

3. What are the inspection requirements? If my vehicle is rejected can I drive it until I get it fixed?

• 46.2-1157. Requirement of inspection; well-drilling machinery, antique motor vehicle excepted. The Superintendent may compel, by proclamation of the Governor or otherwise, the owner or operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer registered in Virginia and operated on a highway within this Commonwealth to submit his vehicle to an inspection of its mechanism and equipment by an official inspection station, designated for that purpose.
• 46.2-1158. No owner or operator shall fail to submit a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer operated on the highways in this Commonwealth to such inspection or fail or refuse to correct or have corrected in accordance with the requirements of this title any mechanical defects found by such inspection to exist. The provisions of this section requiring safety inspections of motor vehicles shall also apply to vehicles used for fire fighting; inspections of fire-fighting vehicles shall be conducted pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Superintendent of State Police, taking into consideration the special purpose of such vehicles and the conditions under which they operate. Each day during which such motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is operated on any highway in this Commonwealth after failure to comply with this law shall constitute a separate offense. However, no penalty shall be imposed on any owner or operator for operation of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer after the expiration of a period fixed for the inspection thereof, over the most direct route between the place where such vehicle is kept or garaged and an official inspection station, for the purpose of having it inspected pursuant to a prior appointment with such station. Further, no penalty shall be imposed on any owner or operator of a truck, tractor truck, trailer, or semitrailer for which the period fixed for inspection has expired while the vehicle was outside the Commonwealth and that penalty is for operation of such vehicle.
  • From a point outside the Commonwealth to the place where such  vehicle is kept or garaged within the Commonwealth.
  • To a  destination within the Commonwealth where such vehicle will be (a)  unloaded within twenty-four hours of entering the Commonwealth:
    • Inspected within such twenty-four hour period.
    • After being  unloaded, will be operated only to an inspection station or to the place  where it is kept or garaged within the Commonwealth.
      
• 46.2-700 or to any antique motor vehicle as defined.
• 46.2-100 and licensed pursuant.
• 46.2-730. Notwithstanding the penalty provisions.
• 46.2-1171, a violation of this section constitutes a traffic infraction. (Code 1950).
• 46-317; 1950, p. 691; 1958, c. 541.
• 46.1-315; 1962, c. 246; 1978, cc. 275, 605; 1982, c. 646; 1989, c. 727; 1991, cc. 107, 717; 1993, c. 134; 1995, c. 670; 1997, c. 283.).

4. How old do you have to be in order to ride in the back of a pick-up truck?

46.2-1156.1. Transportation of persons less than sixteen years old in pickup truck beds prohibited; exception. No person under sixteen years of age shall be transported in the rear cargo area of any pickup truck on the highways of Virginia. The provisions of this section shall not apply to transportation of persons in the bed of any pickup truck being operated:

• As part of an organized parade authorized by the Department of Transportation or the locality in which the parade is being conducted.
• On or across a highway from one field or parcel of land to another field or parcel of land in connection with farming operations.

5. How long does my child have to be in a child safety seat and are there any exceptions?

46.2-1095. Child restraint devices required when transporting certain children; safety belts for other children less than sixteen years old required; penalty.

• Any person who drives on the highways of Virginia any motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968, shall ensure that any child, up to age eight, whom he transports therein is provided with and properly secured in a child restraint device of a type which meets the standards adopted by the United States Department of Transportation. Further, rear-facing child restraint devices shall be placed in the back seat of a vehicle. In the event the vehicle does not have a back seat, the child restraint device may be placed in the front passenger seat only if the vehicle is either not equipped with a passenger side airbag or the passenger side airbag has been deactivated.
• Any person transporting any child less than sixteen years old, except for those required pursuant to subsection A to be secured in a child restraint device, shall ensure that such child is provided with and properly secured by an appropriate safety belt system when driving on the highways of Virginia in any motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968, equipped or required by the provisions of this title to be equipped with a safety belt system, consisting of lap belts, shoulder harnesses, combinations thereof or similar devices.
• A violation of this section shall not constitute negligence, be considered in mitigation of damages of whatever nature, be admissible in evidence or be the subject of comment by counsel in any action for the recovery of damages in a civil action.
• A violation of this section may be charged on the uniform traffic summons form.
• Nothing in this section shall apply to taxicabs, school buses, executive sedans, or limousines.

6. What should I do when approaching emergency vehicles?

1. 46.2-921.1. Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary emergency vehicles on highways; penalties. The driver of any motor vehicle, upon approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, as defined.
2. 46.2-920, that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating emergency light or lights as provided.
3. 46.2-1022, 46.2-1023, and 46.2-1024, shall:
   • On a highway having at least four lanes, at least two of which are intended for traffic proceeding as the approaching vehicle, proceed with caution and, if reasonable, with due regard for safety and traffic conditions, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that occupied by the stationary emergency vehicle.
   • If changing lanes would be unreasonable or unsafe, proceed with due caution and maintain a safe speed for highway conditions. Violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. If the violation resulted in damage to property of another person, the court may, in addition, order the suspension of the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle for not more than one year. If the violation resulted in injury to another person, the court may, in addition to any other penalty imposed, order the suspension of the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle for not more than two years. If the violation resulted in the death of another person, the court may, in addition to any other penalty imposed, order the suspension of the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle for two years.
     

7. How can I find out how much tint and which windows can be tinted on my vehicle?

46.2-1052. Tinting films, signs, decals, and stickers on windshields, etc.; penalties.

• Except as otherwise provided in this article or permitted by federal law, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle on a highway with any sign, poster, colored or tinted film, sun-shading material, or other colored material on the windshield, front or rear side windows, or rear windows of such motor vehicle. This provision, however, shall not apply to any certificate or other paper required by law or permitted by the Superintendent to be placed on a motor vehicle's windshield or window. The size of stickers or decals used by counties, cities, and towns in lieu of license plates shall be in compliance with regulations promulgated by the Superintendent. Such stickers shall be affixed on the windshield at a location designated by the Superintendent.
• Not withstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever a motor vehicle is equipped with a mirror on each side of such vehicle, so located as to reflect to the driver of such vehicle a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle, any or all of the following shall be lawful:
  • To drive a motor vehicle equipped with one optically grooved clear plastic right-angle rear view lens attached to one rear window of such motor vehicle, not exceeding eighteen inches in diameter in the case of a circular lens or not exceeding eleven inches by fourteen inches in the case of a rectangular lens, which enables the driver of the motor vehicle to view below the line of sight as viewed through the rear window.
  • To have affixed to the rear side windows, rear window or windows of a motor vehicle any sticker or stickers, regardless of size.
  • To drive a motor vehicle when the driver's clear view of the highway through the rear window or windows is otherwise obstructed.
• Except as provided in 46.2-1053, but notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, no sun-shading or tinting film may be applied or affixed to any window of a motor vehicle unless such motor vehicle is equipped with a mirror on each side of such motor vehicle, so located as to reflect to the driver of the vehicle a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle, and the sun-shading or tinting film is applied or affixed in accordance with the following:
  • No sun-shading or tinting films may be applied or affixed to the rear side windows or rear window or windows of any motor vehicle operated on the highways of this Commonwealth that reduce the total light transmittance of such window to less than thirty-five percent.
  • No sun-shading or tinting films may be applied or affixed to the front side windows of any motor vehicle operated on the highways of this Commonwealth that reduce total light transmittance of such window to less than fifty percent.
  • No sun-shading or tinting films shall be applied or affixed to any window of a motor vehicle that (i) have a reflectance of light exceeding twenty percent or (ii) produce a holographic or prism effect. Any person who operates a motor vehicle on the highways of this Commonwealth with sun-shading or tinting films that
    • Have a total light transmittance less than that required by subdivisions 1 and 2 of this subsection.
    • Have a reflectance of light exceeding twenty percent.
    • Produce holographic or prism effects shall be guilty of a traffic infraction but shall not be awarded any demerit points by the Commissioner for the violation. Any person or firm who applies or affixes to the windows of any motor vehicle in Virginia sun-shading or tinting films that reduce the light transmittance to levels less than that allowed in subdivisions 1 and 2 of this subsection, have a reflectance of light exceeding twenty percent, or produce holographic or prism effects shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor for the first offense and of a Class 2 misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.
• The Division of Purchases and Supply, pursuant to 2.2-1112, shall determine the proper standards for equipment or devices used to measure light transmittance through windows of motor vehicles. Law-enforcement officers shall use only such equipment or devices to measure light transmittance through windows that meet the standards established by the Division. Such measurements made by law-enforcement officers shall be given a tolerance of minus seven percentage points.
• No film or darkening material may be applied on the windshield except to replace the sunshield in the uppermost area as installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
• Nothing in this section shall prohibit the affixing to the rear window of a motor vehicle of a single sticker no larger than twenty square inches if such sticker is totally contained within the lower five inches of the glass of the rear window, nor shall subsection B of this section apply to a motor vehicle to which but one such sticker is so affixed.
• Nothing in this section shall prohibit applying to the rear side windows or rear window of any multi-purpose passenger vehicle or pickup truck sun-shading or tinting films that reduce the total light transmittance of such window or windows below thirty-five percent.
• As used in this article: "Front side windows" means those windows located adjacent to and forward of the driver's seat; "Holographic effect" means a picture or image that may remain constant or change as the viewing angle is changed; "Multipurpose passenger vehicle" means any motor vehicle that is:
  • Designed to carry no more than ten persons.
  • Constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road use; "Prism effect" means a visual, iridescent, or rainbow-like effect that separates light into various colored components that may change depending on viewing angle. "Rear side windows" means those windows located to the rear of the driver's seat; "Rear window" or "rear windows" means those windows which are located to the rear of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle and which are approximately parallel to the windshield.
• Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, sun-shading material which was applied or installed prior to July 1, 1987, in a manner and on which windows not then in violation of Virginia law, shall continue to be lawful, provided that it can be shown by appropriate receipts that such material was installed prior to July 1, 1987.
• Where a person is convicted within one year of a second or subsequent violation of this section involving the operation of the same vehicle having a tinted or smoked windshield, the court, in addition to any other penalty, may order the person so convicted to remove such tinted or smoked windshield from the vehicle.
• The provisions of this section shall not apply to law-enforcement vehicles.
• The provisions of subdivision C 1 of this section shall not apply to sight-seeing carriers as defined in 46.2-2200 and limousine and executive sedan carriers as defined in 46.2-2500. (Code 1950,? 46-295; 1958, c. 541,? 46.1-291; 1970, c. 16; 1978, c. 233; 1981, cc. 17, 626; 1985, c. 160; 1987, cc. 298, 315; 1988, c. 751; 1989, c. 727; 1991, cc. 100, 328; 1993, c. 808; 1994, c. 118; 1997, cc. 744, 880; 1998, c. 133; 1999, c. 75.)

8. How do I get a copy of my accident report?

Copies of reportable accidents can be obtained in person, by written  request or faxed if the number is local from the Administrative/Records Office. There is no fee for this service.

9. I need a local criminal records check to apply for a job, apartment, etc.; what do I need to do?

A local records check of KG Sheriff's Office records only, may be obtained with a picture identification at no charge at the Administrative/Records Office.

10. How do I obtain a concealed weapon permit?

Concealed weapon application and fees are handled through the KG County Circuit Court Clerks Office, view the Virginia State Police Forms website.

11. What are the hours of operation for the King George Sheriff's Office?

The Administrative/Records Office is open for business, Monday through  Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 911 Communications Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Sheriff's Office may be contacted at 540-775-2049.

12. Is it illegal to hang objects from my rear view mirror?

46.2-1054. Suspension of objects or alteration of vehicle so as to obstruct view of driver. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in the Commonwealth with any object or objects, other than a rear view mirror, sun visor, or other equipment of the motor vehicle approved by the Superintendent, suspended from any part of the motor vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct the driver's clear view of the highway through the windshield, the front side windows, or the rear window, or to alter a passenger-carrying vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct the driver's view through the windshield. However, this section shall not apply (i) when the driver's clear view of the highway through the rear window is obstructed if such motor vehicle is equipped with a mirror on each side, so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle or (ii) to safety devices installed on the windshields of vehicles owned by private waste haulers or local governments and used to transport solid waste. (1960, c. 122, 46.1-291.1; 1972, cc. 8, 844; 1987, c. 135; 1989, c. 727.)

13. How do I obtain a copy of an incident report to provide to my insurance company?

To obtain a copy of an incident report (burglary, larceny, destruction of property, etc) that happened at your home or business, submit a written request to the Administrative/Records Office containing the incident details (date, time, incident/case number, etc), or request in person with a picture identification at no charge.