(A) The peace officer in charge at an accident site or at the location of a disabled vehicle on a public roadway may, if the safety of the public requires it, take any steps needed to ensure public safety.
(B) A peace officer may, for any purpose, direct that any vehicle shall be taken to an impound lot or location owned or used by the city.
(C) This subchapter does not limit the authority of the city to remove vehicles from public roadways in any manner the city deems appropriate.
(D) Except as provided in rules under this subchapter, a towing company or its employees or tow trucks shall not enter an accident or collision scene, or other site under a peace officer’s control, without the permission of the investigating officer.
(1998 Code, § 126-49) (Ord. 03-38, passed 10-15-2003; Ord. 03-49, passed 11-5-2003; Ord. 16-01, passed 2-17-2016)