§ 66-15.1. Heavy-duty towing roster., Chapter 66. Towing Businesses, Code of Ordinances, Brookhaven

In order to qualify for the heavy-duty towing roster, a person must:

(1)

Hold a valid towing business license issued pursuant to this chapter.

(2)

Have at least two twenty-five-ton tow trucks and one sixteen-ton tow truck, as provided herein, with a valid medallion affixed to each.

(3)

Maintain twenty-four-hour service to answer calls to remove damaged and disabled motor vehicles over 15 tons.

(4)

Designate in his application a depot, garage or body shop, as defined in § 66-2, to which he will tow motor vehicles damaged or disabled when picked up as a result of a call from the heavy-duty towing roster, in the absence of a designation to the contrary, in accordance with § 66-18, by an owner or person in charge of the motor vehicles.

When the police officer at the scene determines that heavy-duty towing services are required, the licensee shall be called from the heavy-duty towing roster on a rotating basis. However, such licensee shall not lose his turn on any other roster on which his name might appear.

Only heavy-duty tow trucks properly equipped and with medallions that have been issued hereunder may respond to calls from the heavy-duty towing roster.