No city employee including a police officer investigating or present at the scene of any wreck, accident or collision on a public roadway, or in any other situation where a vehicle needs to be towed, shall, directly or indirectly, either by word, gesture, sign or otherwise, recommend to any person the name of any particular person or company engaged in the tow service or repair business; nor shall any such employee influence or attempt to influence in any manner the decision of any person in choosing or selecting a tow truck or repair service. It is further provided that any police officer, in the exercise of official discretion, may direct that any vehicle shall be taken by the driver of the tow company towing the vehicle directly to the police station or to any other place the officer may designate, to be held by the city for any lawful purpose.
(Ord. No. 007-2023, § 3, 1-10-2023)