Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I call 911?
- Where can I have my fingerprints taken?
- Can I make a police report over the phone?
- Where can I obtain a copy of a an accident report?
- Where can I find more information about a parking ticket?
- How can I pay a traffic ticket?
- Who should we notify when we go on vacation?
- How long do I have to register my vehicle(s) after moving here from out of state?
- How do I apply for a concealed Handgun Permit?
- Can I volunteer my time at the police department?
- How do I evict someone from my property?
- Am I allowed to pet the police dogs?
- How do I make a Crime Watch Report?
- Where can I learn about the city noise ordinance?
- Why did I get a parking ticket in the mail? (Autochalk system)
When should I call 911?
911 is the number to call when you want to report a serious crime, such as a life threatening emergency, or a crime in progress. Our 911 dispatchers are trained to give medical information on the phone in addition to dispatching emergency personnel.
When making a 911 call it is important to stay calm and stay on the telephone line until the dispatcher notifies you that it is all right to hang up.
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Where can I have my fingerprints taken?
The Police Department provides fingerprinting services free of charge for City residents on Wednesdays. Please call 540-654-5730 for further information.
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Can I make a police report over the phone?
You may report a past occurred incident such as a larceny or vandalism over the phone by calling the police department's main number, 540-654-5730, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Normally you will be required to leave your name and contact phone number with a dispatcher and an officer will return your call that day.
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Where can I obtain a copy of a an accident report?
Accident reports are available for inspection by any person involved or injured in the accident, the person's attorney or insurance representative. Reports must be requested in person and a valid photo identification must be presented. Reports are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
For more information call the Information and Records Bureau at 540-654-5711 or 540-654-5715, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
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Where can I find more information about a parking ticket?
See the ticket option form below which gives detailed instructions on all options available to a person who has been charged with a violation of an Ordinance governing parking in the City of Fredericksburg.
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A parking ticket can be paid in person, by mail, or online:- To pay in person, deliver you payment to the Office of the Treasurer in City Hall, located at 715 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
- To pay by mail, send your payment to Office of the Treasurer, at P.O. Box 267, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
- To pay online, click here to go the the City of Fredericksburg's e-Treasurer Applications for more information.
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How can I pay a traffic ticket?
A traffic ticket can be paid in person, by mail, or online:
- To pay in person, deliver your payment to the Clerk of the General District Court, located at 615 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
- To pay by mail, send your payment to the Clerk of the General District Court, at P.O. Box 180, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
- To pay online, click here to go to the Virginia's Judicial System web site for more information.
Please call the Fredericksburg General District Court at 540-372-1043 for additional information or questions.
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Who should we notify when we go on vacation?
You may call the main number, 540-654-5730, and inform the operator that you wish to notify the department that you will be away. This information is forwarded to the Patrol Division.
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How long do I have to register my vehicle(s) after moving here from out of state?
Pursuant to Section 46.2-662 of the Code of Virginia, a new resident and owner of any passenger vehicle, pickup or panel truck, or motorcycle which has been registered for the current calendar year in another state or country and displays the license plate or plates for the other state or country, will be able to operate such vehicle in Virginia for the first thirty (30) days of new residency without paying any fees to Virginia.
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How do I apply for a concealed Handgun Permit?
Contact the Circuit Court web site to get directions on how to apply for a concealed handgun permit.
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Can I volunteer my time at the police department?
Volunteers are welcome in various administrative positions within the police department. Contact Sgt. Rikki Johnson at 654-5708 for more information.
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How do I evict someone from my property?
For information regarding civil process related to evictions, contact the Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office at 540-372-1056.
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Am I allowed to pet the police dogs?
As a general rule, petting the police dogs is not allowed. Understand that our police dogs are highly trained and are not to be considered as pets. In certain circumstances permission to pet a police dog may be granted, but only from the K9 officer handling the dog.
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How do I make a Crime Watch Report?
Call 540-372-1055 to make a Crime Watch Report. You do not have to give your name. Rewards may be given of up to $1000.00 for information leading to arrests & convictions.
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Where can I learn about the city noise ordinance?
The city noise control ordinance (Ordinance No. 03-21) is effective as of August 26, 2003. Download or view the following file that contains a full description of the city noise ordinance.
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Why did I get a parking ticket in the mail? (autoChalk system)
In July 2007, the Fredericksburg Police Department implemented new technology called autoChalk to encourage residents and visitors to obey the time-zone parking restrictions in the downtown district. The autoChalk system employs a vehicle-mounted camera, laser, laptop, and GPS unit which tracks the turnover of vehicles in time-restricted parking. The parking enforcement officer drives through the downtown area at the posted speed limit while autoChalk records parked vehicles through digital photography and specialized software. When the Parking Enforcement Officer drives through the area again after the time limit expires, autoChalk alerts the officer to any violations detected. The officer compares the before-and after images to confirm the infraction and autoChalk generates a ticket to be sent by mail to the vehicle's owner, using information from the license plate registration. Find out more here >>
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