Title 12 - Traffic

 

12.21 Private Towing Regulations

12.21.020 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the words and phrases defined in this section shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. A.
    Towing means the moving or removing or the preparation therefor of a motor vehicle for which a service charge is made, either directly or indirectly of a motor vehicle from private property without the knowledge and actual consent of the owner or the person in legal possession of the vehicle.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. B.
    Tow truck means any truck or other vehicle adapted or used for the purpose of towing, winching, carrying or otherwise removing another vehicle from a given location for commercial purposes.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. C.
    Storage means the custody and control of a vehicle by a tow truck operator as a result of a third-party ordered tow.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. D.
    Tow operator means any person engaged in the business of offering or providing a towing service for commercial purposes.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

  1. E.
    Private property means all property privately owned regardless of whether the property is open to public access.

(History: PTR-1658 §1, 91)

Effective on: 1/1/1901