08-30-11 Wrecker Committee Meeting and Public Hearing

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§ 78-327 LA FORTE CODE owner to cause the police department of the city to be notified of the occurrence of the accident and to await the arrival of the police officers of the city arid the cornplotion of their investigation. (f) M wrecker drivers shall, at all times, obey all traffic laws of the state and the city. (Ord. No. 1746, § 1(6-20), 2-25-91; Ord. No. 96-2136, § 1(6-17), 9-23-96) See. 78-328. Specifications and required equipment. (a) Minimum size. Each auto wrecker and emergency auto wrecker shall not be less than one ton in size and shall be equipped with booster brakes, (b) Sta7idards of winch. Each auto wrecker and emergency auto wrecker shall be equipped with a power takeoff operated winch, winch line and boom, with a factory rated lifting capacity (or city tested capacity) of not less than 5,000 pounds, single line capacity. The winch line shall be at least three-eighths of an inch in diameter. (c) Flashing light, Each auto wrecker and emergency auto wrecker shall have a flashing light of at least four inches in diameter on the top of the cab, as prescribed or permitted by state law, visible from both the front and rear of the truck. (d) Wheels and tires. Each auto wrecker and emergency auto wrecker shall have dual wheels on the rear with heavy duty tires thereon. (e) Required equipment. Each emergency auto Wrecker, and all auto wreckers that are to be eligible to be sununoned to an accident scene when requested by a driver, shall be provided with the following: (1) Fire extinguishers, Such fire extinguishers are defined as that piece of equipment commonly carried to extinguish fires caused as a result of an auto accident or collision. The fire extinguisher shall be a standard type, chernical fire extinguisher designed to combat motor vehicle fires. (2) Parking flares, The parking flares are defined as that piece of equipment commonly used in motor transportation as a signal flare or light to warn of an obstruction on the highway. (3) Tow bars. The tow bars are that piece of equipment sometimes known as the A-ft-ame, 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 the 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. There shall be a broom and a sand box with at least a three-gallon capacity for the purpose of cleaning up oil and other liquids. (6) Shovel and pinch bar There shall be a shovel and pinch bar. (6) Container for debris. There. shall be a container to hold glass and debris. Supp. No. 1 5 CD78:30