§ 31-5-1701 — Towing companies; rotation list

Wyoming § 31-5-1701

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 31: Motor Vehicles
• Ch. 5: REGULATION OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS
• Art. 17: NONCONSENSUAL TOWING SERVICES

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(a) The department shall provide by rule and regulation
for the safe and efficient removal of vehicles from the highways
when the owner or operator of the vehicle is unable to actively
assist in the vehicle's removal.
(b) Rules adopted by the department pursuant to this
section shall include:
(i) A voluntary rotation list for tow truck and
recovery carriers to be called by law enforcement officials when
vehicle towing or recovery is required. The department may
identify different categories of towing and recovery and
maintain a list for each category;
(ii) Basic standards for law enforcement officials
and the tow truck and recovery carriers to follow when a
rotational call is made to clear or remove vehicles from the
highways;
(iii) Procedures for tow truck and recovery carriers
who wish to be placed on the rotational call list;
(iv) Minimum equipment standards for tow truck and
recovery standards to be placed on the rotational list;
(v) Inspections of carriers as necessary to enforce
equipment and licensing requirements;
(vi) Identification of geographical areas for the
operation of a rotation list in that area;
(vii) Provision for reprimand or suspension from the
rotation list for a period of up to one (1) year or removal from
the rotation list for a period in excess of one (1) year as
determined by the director of the department, for carriers that
violate the criteria to be on the rotation list;
(viii) An appeals process in accordance with the
Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act for carriers who dispute
any suspension or removal from the rotation list;
(ix) A requirement that a tow truck or recovery
carrier file a summary rate disclosure document which states
typical fees for commonly used towing and recovery procedures,
including but not limited to such items as daytime and nighttime
call rates, hook-up fees, winch fees, labor costs, mileage
charges and vehicle storage charges. In any action where the fee
charged by a towing company is in issue, the burden of proof to
show that the fee is fair and reasonable shall be upon the
towing company.