§ 366-7. Minimum standards for wreckers or tow trucks.

The following shall serve as a minimum standards for wreckers:

A. 

A wrecker shall be able to handle all makes of passenger cars and small trucks, such as pickups and small panel trucks up to 1 1/2 tons, and must have or be equipped with the following:

(1) 

All wreckers shall be a minimum of 3/4 ton according to the manufacturer's specifications and shall be dual rear wheels or the equivalent.

(2) 

A power take off controlled winch with a minimum cable thickness of 3/8 inch or equivalent.

(3) 

Gross weight equal to the vehicles to be towed, with a minimum of 5,500 pounds.

(4) 

A 3/8 inch safety chain. The lift chain and the safety chain are not to be attached in any form or manner to the same part of the wrecker.

(5) 

Front and rear hazard flashing lights.

(6) 

A 300° rotating amber beacon light mounted over the cab or approved light bar.

(7) 

All lights shall be of such candlepower in intensity as to be visible 1/4 of a mile away.

(8) 

All towing company drivers will carry their business cards and must give it to the owner/driver of the vehicle to be towed.

(9) 

All companies will have the company name, address, and phone number permanently affixed in letters and numbers on both sides of the wrecker prior to said wrecker being used on any Township rotation calls. The letters and numbers shall be a minimum of three inches in height.

(10) 

The wrecker shall be equipped with sufficient equipment to clean up the debris on the highway. The operators must clean away the debris at the scene. All wreckers shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher.