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. e Ordinance 1746 Auto Wrecker and Towing Vehicle Page 14 3. Two bars; said tow bars being that piece of equipment sometimes known as the A-frame, which is a part of the auto wrecker and is used to hold a vehicle which has been elevated for towing, stability and to prevent swinging of said raised vehicle as it is being towed. When a vehicle is being towed the tow bar shall be in place to prevent swinging. 4. Broom and sand box; said broom and sand box with at least a three (3) gallon capacity for the purpose of cleaning up oil and other liquids. 5. Shovel and pinch bar. 6. A container to hold glass and debris. 7. A permanently affixed sign, with minimum four (4) inch lettering, identifying the owner of said emergency auto wrecker, wi th said owner's phone number, address, and the name of his business. Every emergency auto wrecker and those auto wreckers which are to be eligible to be summoned to an accident scene shall carry the above named equipment at all times. Every emergency auto wrecker and those auto wreckers which are to be eligible to be summoned to an accident scene shall be annually inspected by the Police Department of the City of La Porte for compliance with the above equipment requirements. (f) It shall be the duty of the driver of each emergency auto wrecker and auto wrecker that picks up a wrecked or disabled vehicle for the purpose of towing the same away to clear the street of any and all debris, parts or glass. In the event two (2) or more wreckers pick up vehicles for towing, it shall be the duty of each driver to clear the street of debris, parts or glass. Sec. 6-21. Permissible Fees and Charges. (A) 1. The standard charge for a "normal tow" from the scene of the accident in the city limits of the City of La Porte to the place of business of the wrecker operator, or other location instructed by the owner, will not exceed SIXTY DOLLARS ($60.00). A "normal tow" is defined as "picking up the vehicle or moving and towing the vehicle from the street to a location." 2. An additional charge may be made for the following additional labor that is not required in a "normal tow", to-wit: (a) An additional charge, not to exceed TWENTY DOLLARS ($20.00), may be made for a ditch pull and/or rollover in those cases where two separate pulls with the wrecker's winch line are actually required. (b) An additional charge, not to exceed FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($15.00) may be made for disengaging and removing the drive shaft, or for other exceptional labor.