(A) Definition. For the purpose of this chapter, any vehicle which is disabled, in a parking tow-in area, or along a highway berm that can be serviced with a single crane tow, shall be classified as a "STRAIGHT TOW JOB."
(B) Fees.
(1) Towing fees for a straight tow shall not exceed $65. An additional $10 charge for tow or release will be added from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Nothing herein shall require the tow service company to release the impounded vehicle except during normal business which shall be deemed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
(2) Tows from vehicular accident sites, removing vehicles over embankments or in deep snow or mud may be charged at the maximum rate of $80 per hour per accident, and at the minimum rate of $40 per hour. The rate to be charged shall be determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon the difficulty of the individual towing task, the amount of equipment required, and the expertise needed by the tow truck driver to complete the task.
(3) Tows or hauls for bicycles and mopeds shall be $30. Tows or hauls for motorcycles shall be $75.
(4) An additional charge of $30 may be made when a "rolled back" tow is required.
(C) Overcharges. Overcharges or extra charges are a serious violation.
(D) Violations. Missing or exchanged parts, accessories, or property; unnecessary delay; or intimidation or denial of possession of the towed and stored vehicle; will be considered a serious violation.
(E) Storage charges.
(1) Storage starts on the day of impoundment for a 24-hour period.
(2) The impoundment tow charge will be $65 for cars and light trucks.
(3) The impoundment storage rate shall be $20 per day for outside storage and $25 per day for inside storage.
(4) No personal belongings or personal property located in the vehicle towed shall be returned to the owner until the tow charge is paid in full.
(5) However, in all cases, children's car seats, medications, wallets, and purses shall be returned upon request without regard to payment of the aforementioned fees.
(F) Semi tractors or trailers. Tows or hauls for semi tractors or semi trailers shall be $250 and storage charges for semi tractors or semi trailers shall be $50 per day for a tractor and $50 per day for a trailer.
(Ord. 2336, passed 5-19-80; Am. Ord. 3273, passed 6-18-01; Am. Ord. 3512, passed 8-20-07) Penalty, see § 10.99