§ 677A.01 — Definitions
Codified Ordinances of the City of Cleveland, Ohio (2026 S-28: current through legislation passed October 19, 2026) · Codified Ordinances of Cleveland § 677A.01
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§ 677A.01 Definitions
As used in this chapter: (a) “Driver” or “operator” means a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a tow truck on a public street or public right-of-way in the City. (b) “Person” means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation. (c) “Tow truck” means a truck or any other vehicle adapted or used for the purpose of towing, winching or otherwise removing disabled motor vehicles. (d) “Tow truck owner” means a person engaged in the business of offering towing services for compensation, and includes a lessee in operation of a tow truck. (e) “Towing” means the act of pulling or dragging a vehicle behind the tow truck which is doing such pulling or dragging. “Towing” includes flat bed towing. The towed vehicle can be self-supporting, carried on a dolly-type platform or supported on any other item necessary to facilitate such towing. (Ord. No. 1053-A-80. Passed 1-12-81, eff. 2-21-81)