Ord 2024-031 amending Chapter 90, Article 4, Wreckers, of the San Marcos City Code for the purposes of modifying signage requirements, placing responsibility for administering the wrecker rotation system with the city marshal

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(2) It is unlawful for a driver to perform a police-authorized tow with a wrecker if the wrecker does not have all of the following in good working order: a. One ten-pound or two five-pound fire extinguishers that are properly filled and located so that they are readily accessible for use. The fire extinguishers must meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 10, for a IOBC fire extinguisher and shall be so labeled by a national testing laboratory. The fire extinguishers shall be inspected annually by a licensed inspector and must bear a current and valid inspection certificate. b. Three portable red emergency reflectors. C. One broom of a type designed for pushing with an 18-inch head,and a handle at least 36 inches long. d. No less than five gallons of dry sand or other absorbent which is at least as effective as sand in absorbing liquid. e. A box or bucket to carry glass and debris. f. One flat-edged shovel at least nine inches wide, with a handle at least 36 inches long. g. One wrecking bar at least 36 inches long with a wedge head. h. Towing dollies in working condition, for Category A wreckers that are not equipped with a movable bed for winching a vehicle onto the bed for transporting vehicles. i. Rope or wire suitable for securing doors, hoods, trunks, etc. j. One working spotlight or flashlight. Cell phone flashlights are not acceptable substitutes. k. Outside rearview mirrors on both sides of the truck. 1. One set of operating tow lights for the towed vehicle. in. A tow sling or hydraulic lift sufficient to prevent the swinging of the towed vehicle. n. Steel safety chains with at least three-eighths inch links for Category A wreckers and at least one-half inch links for Category B wreckers. o. Emergency flashing overhead warning lights that are in good working order, with lenses free of oxidation, that are clearly visible during daylight hours. (3) Each wrecker must be labeled on both sides with the wrecker service's name, address, and phone number. All numbers and lettering shall be permanently affixed and at least two inches in height. (4) Each wrecker must be equipped with a radio or telephone capable of clear communications with the wrecker service's dispatcher. (5) At all times when a wrecker is towing a vehicle, the wrecker driver must ensure that the towed vehicle has functioning turn signals, brake, and clearance lights visible from the rear of the vehicle and actuated by the wrecker driver. The lights may be those of the towed vehicle, or temporary lights affixed to the towed vehicle. (6) Wrecker drivers must wear high visibility shirt or traffic vest,while working along a highway.