§ 66-30. Written authorization to tow required.

A. 

No vehicle damaged in an accident or otherwise disabled shall be removed without a written authorization signed by the owner or other person in charge of the motor vehicle. If no such person is present, conscious or capable, said vehicle shall be removed at the direction of the police officer at the scene.

B. 

Such authorization shall be upon slips in a form as approved by the Town of Brookhaven and shall be carried by the tow truck operator at all times. The authorization shall contain the following:

(1) 

The make, model, year and vehicle identification number and plate number of the motor vehicle.

(2) 

The name and address of the owner or person in charge of the motor vehicle, if known.

(3) 

The badge number of the police officer in charge, if applicable.

(4) 

The amount charged for the towing and related services.

(5) 

The location to which the vehicle will be towed and stored.

C. 

The signed authorization must be retained by the tower for a period of six months from the date the vehicle was towed and shall be exhibited upon demand to the owner or person in charge of the motor vehicle and any official of the Town or member of the Suffolk County Police Department.