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Town of North Hempstead, NY
Nassau County
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A licensed tow truck driver shall:
A. 
Have his/her identification card in good condition in his/her possession at all times while engaged in his/her occupation as a tow truck driver, and while so engaged shall also be in possession of his/her operator's license.
B. 
Not permit any other person to use his/her identification card.
C. 
Not be engaged on an unlicensed tow truck or on a tow truck for which the license has been suspended or revoked.
D. 
Promptly report the loss of his/her identification card to the Town Clerk.
E. 
Report a change of address to the Town Clerk within 48 hours.
F. 
Have with him/her at all times while engaged in his/her occupation as a tow truck driver properly authorized forms for towing and repair, such forms to be printed and maintained by tow truck owners.
Each tow truck driver at the scene of an accident shall:
A. 
Exhibit his/her identification card to the owner of the disabled vehicle or any member of the Nassau County Police Department or a designated representative of the Town Clerk's office.
B. 
Not remove any vehicle from the scene of an accident until proper authorization has been signed by the owner of the disabled vehicle or person in charge thereof or ordered by a police officer.
C. 
Not remove any vehicle involved in an accident in which a person has been injured until released by a duly authorized member of the Police Department having jurisdiction at the scene of the accident.
D. 
Assist the police officer(s) in clearing vehicles and debris, including gasoline and motor oil, from the public highway.
Every tow truck driver shall obey all traffic laws, ordinances, local laws, rules and regulations while operating a tow truck and, upon his/her conviction for any violation of any such ordinance, shall report the same within three days to the Town Clerk, advising him/her of the nature of the offense charged and the name and location of the court. The reporting requirement set forth herein shall not apply to parking violations.