When impounding a vehicle there is however a few simple things you can do to ensure the process works as it is intended and all of the provisions and conditions of the rules and laws are met.Īlways create a ‘tow ticket’ making certain the section identifying vehicle owner(s) and/or lien holder(s) are filled out completely.
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We know there is an expectation from law enforcement that a tow company will act in a professional manner at all times, that they will work quickly and safely offering the vehicle owner a fair price extending them every courtesy throughout the tow and recovery process.
Tow companies represent the officer, the police department and the city or county when they are on-scene. Serving on a non-consent tow rotation program is a privilege not a right. Suspension law enforcement nonconsent rotation listĪuthority and procedures for temporary or permanent removal of a tow company from the non-consent rotation list by law enforcement.
Provides for the issuance of summons, citations and subpoena by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board.Īnnual requirements for tow companies to file a list of current tow and storage fees to any government entity that maintains and employees a non-consent rotation list.ĪCA §27-50-1219. 27-50-1207(C)Īuthority to issue citations for violations outlined in §27-50-1101 et. Law enforcement prohibited from engaging in certain activities relating to the towing of a vehicle. Law enforcement must have a written policy for non-consent towing prior to implementation and the policy must recognize owner request. Twenty-four (24) hour notification to tow company. Written notification for placing a vehicle on hold and its release requirements §27-50-1206 (3)(A) and (B) Requires a law enforcement agency to issue a written order (tow ticket) for non-consent services and to provide certain information. Outlines procedures for ‘tagging’ a vehicle abandoned on or near a public way. Law enforcement agencies failure to provide information to tow companies within twenty-four (24) hours subject to accrued storage fees. Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board-CreationĮquipment and safety standards for tow vehicles and minimum standards for a place of business and storage facilities. Also see §27-50-1207(a)(1) thru (C)(ii) Owner preference to be included in any removal policy and applicable penalties.
Permits cities by ordinance to regulate the use of wheel clamps.ĭefines which tow vehicles must be licensed and permitted through the Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board and identifies exemptions. Owner/lien holder information provided to tow company with in twenty-four (24) hours. Log (record keeping) requirements for a police department or sheriff’s office. Regulations may include travel distances for impounded vehicles, fees and amounts charged for services, notification requirements, posted signage for abandonment and time frames. Non-consensual towing of a vehicle, implement or piece of machineryĪuthorizes cites / counties to regulate private or public property towing for a vehicle, implement or piece of machinery. Tow Laws that Pertain to Law EnforcementĪCA §27-50-1101. The statute allows law enforcement to charge a tow operator with a misdemeanor for improper towing issuing a citation for up to $500.00.
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Tow owners found guilty of violating any statute or rule can be fined up to $5,000.00 per occurrence or have their business license suspended or revoked. Once an investigator has determined that a violation of the rule or statute has occurred they have a number of tools at their disposal including voluntary restitution, a consent agreement or a formal disciplinary hearing. Our seasoned staff and investigative team has a law enforcement and/or city government background helping us to better understand the circumstances and challenges you face,Ī law enforcement agency may file a complaint with the tow board, staff will work closely with the officer filing the complaint through to an agreeable resolution. Our staff has a proven track record, working with a number of cities and counties aiding in the development of non-consent rotation policy based on the area its physical characteristics, population and specific needs of the motoring public and law enforcement resources. The Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board can serve as a valuable resource for law enforcement agencies implement a non-consent rotation policy.
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