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Chapter 187
TOWING, COMMERCIAL
§ 187-1. Policy intent.
§ 187-2. County towing list.
§ 187-3. Priority of calls.
§ 187-4. Permit applications and
additional eligibility
requirements.
§ 187-5. Penalties for offenses.
§ 187-6. Information to vehicle owner.
§ 187-7. Owner's preference.
§ 187-8. Documentation of requirements.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Broome County Legislature 4-22-2004 by L.L. No. 5-2004.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
§ 187-1. Policy intent.
The intent of this procedure is to provide for the prompt and safe removal of vehicles to
prevent traffic hazards or secondary accidents as a result of such vehicles being on or at the
shoulder of public roadways. This policy shall not supersede any specific orders issued by the
Broome County Sheriff through special or general orders of the Broome County Sheriff
addressing specific situations, such as vehicles impounded for criminal investigative purposes.
§ 187-2. County towing list.
There shall hereby be established a County towing list. The list shall contain the names and
phone numbers of towers with businesses with offices in Broome County and surrounding
areas which are able to respond to calls within Broome County and who additionally meet all
other requirements set forth below. All towers wishing to be placed on the list shall file a
permit application with the Broome County Office of the Sheriff.
§ 187-3. Priority of calls.
Due to the need for prompt removal of vehicles when a police request is made for a tower, all
such requests shall be directed by the dispatcher to the towing list. The order of names on the
list shall be on a rotating basis.
§ 187-4. Permit applications and additional eligibility requirements.
A. In order to be placed on the towing list, a prospective tower must file a permit
application with the Broome County Office of the Sheriff. The application shall require
the following information:
(1) The name of the owner of the business. If a partnership, corporation or other
business association is involved, the names and addresses of the partners, officers
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