The Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Enforcement Agency is a law enforcement agency located in the state of Iowa. Like the Iowa State Patrol, the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Agency is a statewide agency, however unlike the Patrol it is primarily concerned with the enforcement of laws and regulations concerning commercial vehicles in the state.
The officers deal with state and Federal safety regulations, hazardous material regulations, commercial driver licensing, commercial vehicle registration, oversized vehicles, tax compliance, ensuring proper documentation is carried, and ensuring vehicles have appropriate insurance. The officers are certified law enforcement officers, and can assist with other law enforcement duties as required.
There are 128 sworn peace officers in the agency. Like many other agencies, officers drive Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors with at least least one Chevrolet Silverado also in service as of 2008. Their vehicles are painted light blue in color with a gold stripe running along the sides of the car. They are currently transitioning to new vehicles. Some officers now drive a Chevy Tahoe which is painted white.
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