5.28.080 Operator’s license--Issuance conditions.
An operator’s license hereunder may be issued subject to the following conditions:
A. The finance department shall prepare and issue to a licensed operator tow truck plates or tags which the operator shall at all times prominently display on each wrecker or other vehicle used for towing purposes as described by the department.
B. Every operator, his agent or employee, after towing a disabled vehicle away shall prepare a bill in duplicate, the original shall be given to the owner of such vehicle or his authorized representative, and the copy retained by the operator at his place of business for a period of six months, and shall be exhibited upon demand of the finance director, the chief of police or their duly authorized representatives. This bill shall contain the following information:
1. Name, address, and place of business of the operator,
2. Name and address of person calling for and engaging the tow truck,
3. State license number and description of disabled vehicle,
4. The company number of the wrecker or other vehicle used for towing purposes,
5. Total amount to be charged for towing and storage. The time and place from which towing commenced and terminated.
C. No operator, his agent or employee shall go to the scene of a vehicular accident unless called by the owner of a disabled vehicle or his authorized representative or by a police officer.
D. No operator, his agent or employee shall intercept or monitor police calls by short wave radio or otherwise for the purpose of responding to the scene of a disabled vehicle. (Ord. 1262 §23, 2006; Ord. 145 §8, 1970).