the driver's handbook

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38 The Driver’s Handbook
What should you do if your vehicle needs to be towed
away after a crash?
Tow trucks are rostered to remove vehicles from crash scenes in
the greater metropolitan area of Adelaide through the Accident
Towing Roster Scheme. By law, only tow trucks operating within
this scheme can attend these crashes.
The tow truck driver must provide you with an Authority to Tow
form. Read the entire form carefully before you sign it, and make
sure you write the place where you want the vehicle taken - before
you sign the form. The tow truck driver can provide you with advice
but it is your right to decide where your vehicle is taken.
If your vehicle needs to be towed after a crash
within the metropolitan Adelaide area – you
must ring the tow truck number on the back of
your registration label – 8231 5555.
If the crash occurs outside the metropolitan
area you can contact any tow truck operator
available.