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e. . Ordinance , Page 22 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 FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($45.00). I f the owner of the vehicle being towed requires the vehicle to be moved or transferred after the vehicle has been towed to a location specified in the wrecker ticket, there may be an additional charge of DOLLARS -!}~ ($/!> ) for transferring the vehicle within the city limits. 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 addi tional labor that is not required in a "normal tow", to-wit: C!.. :;J. 3