The Austin Police Department Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Unit works to ensure Austin has the safest roadways in Texas with regard to commercial vehicle traffic.

Following FMCSA, State and Local Law, the APD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit will:

  • Actively remove unsafe drivers and unsafe vehicles from the roadway by random vehicle inspections,
  • Work collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies during enforcement initiatives,
  • Work with the trucking industry to gain compliance,
  • Educate the Austin community on roadway safety.

The APD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit welcomes and participates in opportunities for educational outreach to increase awareness of commercial vehicle related issues that impact public safety, and traffic congestion.

The APD CVE Unit follows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), State and local laws by:

  • Actively removing unsafe drivers and vehicles from roadways by random vehicle inspections;
  • Working collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies during enforcement initiatives;
  • Working with the trucking industry to gain compliance; and
  • Educating the Austin community on roadway safety.

The unit welcomes and participates in opportunities for educational outreach to increase awareness of commercial vehicle related issues that impact public safety and traffic congestion.

Purpose:

The unit is responsible for enforcing Federal and transportation laws regarding hazardous materials, regulating the weight of commercial motor vehicles, and safety regulations of commercial motor vehicles as described in the FMCSR Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 and in the Texas Traffic Laws. With the implementation of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the continued growth of Austin, the uniform enforcement of these laws and regulations helps ensure safety for our Austin community and protects the integrity of Austin's roadways.

CVE Outreach:

In addition to random commercial vehicle inspections and working commercial vehicle related events, the unit regularly conducts educational outreach to all roadway users and the trucking industry on roadway safety. The unit participates in community events, promotes public safety announcements, and participates in education focused enforcement such as, Move Over initiatives to educate motorists on the requirements of the move over law.  

The CVE unit provides trucking company safety training by meeting with truck drivers, safety officers, and trucking supervisors to answer questions and provide information on safety standards, the commercial vehicle inspection process, and the pre-trip inspection process. CVE does not conduct inspections during the training.   

To coordinate an outreach event with CVE, please call the Highway Enforcement Command at 512-974-5789.