Hamilton : Règlement no 07-170, art. 10(a) — 10 REQUIREMENTS Drivers A tow truck driver shall

10 REQUIREMENTS Drivers A tow truck driver shall:

• not drive a tow truck unless:
• (i) the registered owner of the tow truck is a tow truck business operator licence holder; and
• (ii) the tow truck has been approved for use as a tow truck by the Director of Licensing;
• (b) carry and produce upon request of an Officer, the tow truck driver’s tow truck driver licence and vehicle driver’s licence issued by the Province of Ontario;
• (c) comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws with respect to traffic and parking including but not limited to the Highway Traffic Act and the City’s traffic and parking by-laws and with the Hamilton Highway Non- Solicitation By-law; Condition of Tow Truck
• (d) not drive a tow truck unless it is equipped with:
• (i) a winching or hoisting device of sufficient capacity to safely lift a motor vehicle or trailer;
• (ii) a tow cradle, tow-bar or tow-sling maintained to ensure the safe lifting Revised: November 2023 C:\Users\apepper\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\38JEUW0B\Business Licensing 07-170 Consolidated (November 2023).docx and towing of a motor vehicle or trailer;
• (iii) a device for securing the steering wheel of a motor vehicle;
• (iv) a fire extinguisher no smaller than 2.5 kilograms with a rating of 10-B:C kept in working order and securely mounted at a place readily accessible to the driver;
• (v) a safety vest;
• (vi) a broom;
• (vii) a shovel;
• (viii) a waste container, including a flexible waste container, at least 20 litres in volume;
• (ix) a first aid kit;
• (x) an intermittent amber warning light system consisting of at least one light which is clearly visible in directions from a distance of at 100 metres;
• (xi) a pry bar of no less than 1.5 metres in length;
• (xii) two wheel blocks;
• (xiii) flares or reflector kits;
• (xiv) flashlight;
• (xv) wheel wrenches;
• (xvi) two tow safety chains no less than 2.7 metres in length with links made of steel no less than 8 mm in diameter;
• (xvii) rope;
• (xviii) booster cables;
• (xix) magnetic towing lights to be attached to the rear of the motor vehicle or trailer being towed to provide illumination and signal braking.
• (e) maintain:
• (i) the interior of the tow truck in a clean, tidy and dry condition; and
• (ii) the exterior of the tow truck in a clean and tidy condition including but not limited to being free from body damage and having a well- Revised: November 2023 C:\Users\apepper\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\38JEUW0B\Business Licensing 07-170 Consolidated (November 2023).docx maintained paint finish;
• (f) ensure the tow truck number is:
• (i) affixed to the door on either side of the truck, below the side view mirror, or to another location on the tow truck approved in advance by the Director of Licensing;
• (ii) in letters and numbers at least 6 centimetres in height;
• (iii) in Verdana or Arial font;
• (iv) in a colour that contrasts with the background colour by at least 75%; and
• (v) plainly visible in its entirety at all times;
• (g) obtain a photo identification card issued by the Director of Licensing and keep the photo identification card and the towing service rate card displayed in the holder provided for this purpose;
• (h) not display a photo identification card other than that issued by the Director of Licensing or a towing service rate card other than that approved by the Director of Licensing;
• (i) each shift before starting and after finishing the shift, examine the tow truck for mechanical defects, interior or exterior damage and report any defects immediately to the tow truck business operator;
• (j) not drive a tow truck unless the tow truck:
• (i) meets the standards required for the issue of an acceptance under an Ontario Ministry of Transportation Vehicle Inspection report, or meets the standards for the issue of a Safety Standards Certificate of mechanical fitness;
• (ii) is maintained in accordance with subsection 7(b); and
• (iii) is free from mechanical defect;
• (k) report any incidents involving damage or injury during a trip immediately to the tow truck business operator and the Director of Licensing; Tow Services Revised: November 2023 C:\Users\apepper\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\38JEUW0B\Business Licensing 07-170 Consolidated (November 2023).docx
• (l) not provide any tow service to an individual who has care, charge or control of

a motor vehicle or trailer unless the driver has first:

• (i) given to the individual a towing service rate card with: