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| Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement | |
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 Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Enforcement Logo | |
 Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Enforcement Badge | |
| Common name | Motor Vehicle Enforcement |
| Abbreviation | MVE |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1975 |
| Preceding agencies |
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| Dissolved | July 1st, 2023 |
| Superseding agency | Iowa State Patrol |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Iowa, United States |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Ankeny, Iowa |
| Sworn members | 94 |
| Unsworn members | 5 |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Iowa Department of Transportation |
| Facilities | |
| Patrol cars | Chevrolet Tahoe |
| Website | |
Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement  | |
The Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Enforcement was a law enforcement agency located in the state of Iowa. Like the Iowa State Patrol, Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE as they are most commonly called) was a statewide agency. Their primary mission and expertise was the enforcement of laws and regulations concerning commercial motor vehicles in the state.
The officers dealt with state and Federal safety regulations, hazardous material regulations, commercial drivers licensing, commercial vehicle registration, oversize vehicles, fuel tax compliance, ensuring drivers were medically certified, and ensuring driver follow log book regulations. The officers were certified law enforcement officers, and can assist with other law enforcement duties as required.[1]
There were 94 sworn peace officers in the agency. Officers with Motor Vehicle Enforcement primarily drove Chevy Tahoe PPV that were white in color.
- ^ "Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer Duties". Iowa Department of Transportation. 2007-05-09. Retrieved 2008-04-06.