Each towing vehicle shall be maintained in good mechanical condition and shall be equipped with, but not limited to the following:
(a) Tires not less than 7.00 × 15 in size with a tread depth of no less than three thirty-seconds (3/32) of an inch, nor less than eight (8) ply rated for vehicles with single rear wheels and six (6) ply rated for vehicles with dual rear wheels.
(b) Fender coverings for front and rear wheels.
(c) Micro-lock or comparable brakes sufficient to hold the combined weight of the towing vehicle and the vehicle towed on a grade of not less than six per centum (6%).
(d) Rear brake lights, turn signals lights and running lights which shall be visible to following traffic when such vehicles are connected to towed vehicles, and with a red or amber rotating dome warning light having a diameter of not less than five (5) inches, in addition to other lighting and reflectors required by law.
(e) A portable fire extinguisher having a capacity of not less than two and one-half (2-1/2) pounds (dry chemical).
(f) Three (3) flares capable of burning for not less than twenty (20) minutes or three (3) portable red reflectors or three (3) flags having an area of not less than eight (8) inches square.
(g) A winch with a capacity of not less than six- thousand (6,000) pounds with a cable capable of withstanding a test of not less than ten thousand (10,000) pounds at breaking point.
(h) A safety chain or chains with a capacity sufficient to hold or retain any vehicle the towing vehicle is capable of towing or transporting and having a total or combined length of twelve (12) feet.
(i) Clear and permanent identification visible at al times on both sides of the towing vehicle showing the name under which the wrecker and towing service is licensed, the business address and telephone number of the licensee, such identification to be in letters not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) inches in height.
(Ord. 2655, passed 8-14-1978)