§ 13-6-94 — AUTHORIZATION FOR VEHICLE REMOVAL
Austin City Code (Supp. No. 174: codified through Ordinance No. 20260521-050, effective June 1, 2026) · Austin City Code § 13-6-94
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§ 13-6-94 - AUTHORIZATION FOR VEHICLE REMOVAL.
(A) A tow truck operator summoned to an accident scene may not begin preparations to remove a disabled vehicle from the scene until a peace officer authorizes the removal, except under the traffic incident management program. (B) A peace officer may direct that a vehicle be towed to a vehicle storage facility owned or used by the City.
Source: 1992 Code Sections 8-14-128(B) and 8-14-217(C); Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20060608-019.
