A. All police tow operators’ towing vehicles, equipment, and facilities shall be inspected annually, with reasonable notice provided to the police tow operator, during normal business hours by the Police Department, or its designated agent. In addition to annual inspections, a police tow operator’s towing vehicles, equipment, and/or facilities may be inspected at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, by the Police Department, or its designated agent.
B. If any deficiencies or equipment violations are discovered during an inspection, the police tow operator will be so advised in writing. The police tow operator will be given ten (10) business days to rectify the deficiency or violation. Failure to comply may result in the franchise agreement being suspended until all violations are corrected. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, in the opinion of the Police Department, the deficiencies or equipment violations which are discovered prevent any vehicle from being operated in a safe manner, the Police Department may direct that the unsafe vehicle(s) be taken out of service. Failure to comply will result in the police tow operator’s franchise agreement being suspended until the unsafe vehicle(s) passes inspection.
(Ord. 3282 § 1(part), 2020)