Except when a wrecker and towing service or operator is acting as an agent in a legal repossession of a vehicle it shall be unlawful:
(a) For any wrecker or towing service or operator to tow or otherwise move a vehicle from any area or portion of a public street without either the consent of the owner or custodian thereof, or authorization by the police or other designated official of the City of Flint.
(b) For any wrecker and towing service or operator to block the movement of, tow or otherwise move a vehicle from any private road, driveway or any other privately-owned land or property within the City of Flint, except:
(1) When requested to do so by the owner or custodian of the vehicle;
(2) When specifically requested to perform the towing service by an owner, his agent, or licensee (other than the owner, employee or agent of the wrecker or towing service) of the private property on which said vehicle is parked.
(c) For any wrecker and towing service or operator to tow or otherwise move a vehicle from any area or portion of a public street, public or private property within the City to a place out of the City of Flint, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing by the City of Flint, or with the consent of the owner of said vehicle. Provided, however, after a period of not less than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of removal has elapsed, any such vehicle may be moved to a storage area after notification to and approval of the Police Department.
(d) For a wrecker and towing service or operator to block the movement of any vehicle, other than when on the property of the towing service, to prevent the movement thereof by its owner or custodian who has appeared and desires to move the vehicle.
(e) For any wrecker and towing service or operator to fail to notify the Police Department within two (2) hours after the removal of a vehicle for impoundment, salvage or disposal from public or private property in a manner or on a form prescribed by the Police Department.
(f) For the owner, operator, licensee or driver of any wrecker to drive along any street to solicit towing, to engage in cruising, patrolling or policing private property, or, to wait for employment by standing or parking on public property, without first obtaining the consent of the Police Department in writing.
(Ord. 2655, passed 8-14-1978)