Course detail: Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement

This is a 4-hour class that will cover what an officer or deputy can and cannot enforce regarding commercial motor vehicles and drivers. We will discuss what a commercial motor vehicle is, the state laws that can be enforced, commercial vehicle inspections, and what the Kansas Highway Patrol can do to assist when you have a commercial vehicle stopped. 

Core Competencies
  • Demonstrates sound judgment, situational awareness, and tactical decision-making that enhances personal and public safety across varied environments and operational contexts. 
Course Objectives:  
  • Cover what an officer or deputy can and cannot enforce regarding commercial motor vehicles and drivers.
  • Discuss what a commercial vehicle motor is, the state laws that can be enforced, commercial vehicle inspections.
  • What the Kansas Highway Patrol will do to assist when you have a commercial vehicle stopped.
Instructional Methods:
  • Lecture
  • Group discussion
  • Group participation in exercise
Who Should Attend:
  • Law enforcement officers.
Course Requirements:
  • 100% attendance and participation Fitness Requirements and Expectations: LOW ACTIVE
ADA Statement: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas-sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email KLETC  or call 620.694.1400  at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you to contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.


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Available sessions