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movable bed for winching a vehicle onto the bed for transporting vehicles. <br />(J) Rope or wire suitable for securing doors, hoods, trunks, etc. <br />• <br />(K) One spotlight or flashlight. <br />(L) Outside rearview mirrors on both sides of the truck. <br />(M) One set of operating tow lights for the towed vehicle. <br />(N) A tow sling or hydraulic lift sufficient to prevent the swinging of the towed vehicle. <br />(O) Steel safety chains with at least three-eighths inch links for Category A wreckers and at least <br />one-half inch links for Category B wreckers. <br />(P) Emergency flashing overhead warning lights that are in good working order, with lenses free <br />of oxidation, that are clearly visible during daylight hours. <br />(3) Each wrecker must be labeled on both sides with the wrecker service's name, address, and <br />phone number. All numbers and lettering shall be permanently affixed and at least two inches in height. <br />(4) Each wrecker must be equipped with a radio or telephone capable of clear communications <br />with the wrecker service's dispatcher. <br />(5) At all times when a wrecker is towing a vehicle, the wrecker driver must ensure that the <br />towed vehicle has functioning turn signals, brake, and clearance lights visible from the rear of the <br />vehicle and actuated by the wrecker driver. The lights may be those of the towed vehicle, or temporary <br />lights affixed to the towed vehicle. <br />(6) Each wrecker is subject to inspection at any time by any officer of the police department. <br />(b) Additional equipment for Category B wreckers. <br />It is unlawful for a driver to perform a police-authorized tow with a Category B wrecker if the wrecker <br />does not have all of the equipment listed in section 90.243(a) and, in addition, all of the following <br />equipment, in good working order: <br />(1) A winch capable of lifting at least 30,000 pounds. If one winch line is used it must be at least <br />three-fourths inch in diameter; if two winch lines are used each must be at least five-eighths inch in <br />diameter. <br />(2) An A-frame capable of being used for lifting vehicles, trucks, trailers or equipment, air <br />brakes and air lines. <br />(3) A tow bar sufficient to prevent the swinging of a vehicle being towed by the wrecker. <br />• Sec. 90.244. Insurance. <br />7