As used in this chapter:
(a) “Tow truck” means any truck or other vehicle adapted or used for the purpose of towing, winching or otherwise removing disabled motor vehicles.
(b) “Tow truck owner” means any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of offering towing services for compensation and includes a lessee in operation of a tow truck.
(c) “Driver” and “operator” mean every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a tow truck, on a public street or public right of way within the City.
(d) “Person” means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation.
(e) “Towing” means the act of pulling or dragging any vehicle behind the tow truck which is doing the pulling or dragging. It shall also include flat bed towing. Such towed vehicle can be self supported, carried on a dolly-type platform, or be supported by any other item necessary to facilitate such towing.
(Ord. 69-1982. Passed 4-5-82.)