City of Fife, Washington

Commercial Vehicle Division

The Commercial Vehicle Division is a specialized segment of the Traffic Division. "We, the Commercial Vehicle Division, through education and enforcement, ensure compliance with commercial motor vehicle regulations, laws and ordinances to protect resources, prevent accidents, and save lives." The CVD monitors all truck traffic and ensures compliance with the weight restricted areas of the city. The City of Fife no longer issues its own oversized load permits, the city merely endorses and enforces the provisions of Washington State Permits.

The CVD works with the WSP and performs roadside CVSA Inspections randomly to ensure regulatory compliance and public safety. The CVD also participates in a county wide enforcement program with our neighboring cities and county agencies.

If you have any questions relating to Commercial Motor Vehicles, please call
Officer Dennis Diess at 253-896-8250.

Attention: Truckers Needing Permits
Click on the link below for “Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide”and go to page 57 for a list of Permit Offices and Permit Agencies.

Informational Links.
Legal Weights Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide Required Commercial Vehicle Equipment
CFR – Code of Federal Regulations – Title 49 - Motor Carriers	WAC – Washington Administrative Code
CFR 383 Commercial Driver’s Licensing CFR 387 Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers CFR 390 General Requirements CFR 392 Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles CFR 393 Equipment Requirements CFR 395 Hours of Service - Drivers CFR 397 Transportation of Hazardous Materials	WAC 204-10 Equipment Standards WAC 204-24 Traction Devices WAC 204-38 Flashing Amber Lights WAC 204-39 Trailer Tongue Lamps WAC 204-44 Load Fastening Devices WAC 204-46 Back Alert Devices WAC 204-70 Standards for Connecting Devices WAC 204-72 Standards for Lamps WAC 204-76 Standards for Brake Systems WAC 204-90 Minimum for Special Motor Vehicles WAC 446-50 Transportation of Hazardous Materials WAC 446-65 Comm Motor Vehicle Regulations
RCW – Revised Code of Washington RCW 46.25 Commercial Driver Licensing RCW 46.32 Vehicle Inspections RCW 46.37 Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment RCW 46.44 Size Weight & Load RCW 46.48 Transportation of Hazardous Materials RCW 46.61 Rules of the Road RCW 46.73 Private Carrier Drivers RCW 46.76 Motor Vehicle Transporters RCW 46.79 Hulk Haulers & Scrap Processors RCW 46.80 Vehicle Wreckers	Fife Municipal Code

Traffic Division

Police Department