Virginia law mandates that law enforcement officers enforce traffic and motor vehicle laws, requiring officers to be uniformed and paid fixed salaries. Officers may enforce local ordinances and patrol private property with landowner consent. Revenue from enforcement is shared with the Department of State Police, and officers cannot profit from fines or fees.
State police officers and law enforcement officers of counties, cities, towns, and other political subdivisions enforce motor vehicle laws in Virginia.
Yes, officers must be uniformed or display their badge or sign of authority when enforcing laws.
No, officers are paid fixed salaries and cannot accept benefits from fines or fees resulting from arrests or convictions.
Yes, with landowner consent, officers can patrol private property to enforce motor vehicle registration and licensing requirements.