A tow truck operator shall release a vehicle upon request of the owner or driver if the vehicle has not yet been removed from the tow location and the owner or driver can lawfully remove the vehicle from the location at that time. The tow truck operator shall not be permitted to require payment of the tow fee unless the vehicle has been attached to the tow truck and is in a position ready to be towed prior to the request for release. If the vehicle is not attached to the tow truck at the time of request for release, the tow truck operator may require a payment not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00), plus mileage one way from the storage lot prior to releasing the vehicle; however, the tow truck operator shall allow for reasonable accommodations for the owner or driver to obtain the required fee before removing the vehicle from the location. (1952 Code § 10-23-03.9)