WRECKER SERVICES

Salt Lake City Code tit. 5, div. II, ch. 5.84, art. I

in effect

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.010 LICENSING POLICY GENERALLY

5.84.010: LICENSING POLICY GENERALLY: A. The City Council determines that it is in the public interest to allow all properly licensed companies or persons to register as wrecker towing services with the City, to tow vehicles involved in accidents or other situations where a vehicle is subject to being towed, on a rotating basis. B. The City determines that all persons have a right and an expectation that when a vehicle is subject to or requires a tow under direct City supervision or direction, that the vehicle will not be moved to a place greatly in excess of the City limits without the consent of the owner or operator of the vehicle to be towed. (Prior code § 20-32-2(1))

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.020 DEFINITIONS

5.84.020: DEFINITIONS: As used in this chapter: TOW TRUCK: A motor vehicle which has been altered or designed, equipped and primarily used for the purpose of towing vehicles by means of a crane, hoist, towbar, towline, or dolly. WRECKER SERVICE: Any entity which has tow trucks providing towing services to the public, which registers with the City to be on call by the City Police Department on a rotating basis to provide towing services to remove motor vehicles to a place of storage. (Prior code §§ 20-32-1(2), (3))

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.030 LICENSE REQUIRED

5.84.030: LICENSE REQUIRED: Any wrecking service providing towing service for Salt Lake City Corporation, and any such service wishing to be available for call through the City police dispatcher must be licensed as provided in this chapter. (Prior code § 20-32-1(1))

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.040 LICENSE FEES

5.84.040: LICENSE FEES: The fee for a wrecker service license shall be as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. (Ord. 24-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.050 INSURANCE REQUIRED

5.84.050: INSURANCE REQUIRED: No wrecking services licensed pursuant to the authority of this chapter shall be conducted, unless there is on file with the City License Office a certificate of insurance executed by an insurance company authorized to do business in this State in the minimum amounts required by State law and which names Salt Lake City as a named insured. (Prior code § 20-32-5)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.060 INVESTIGATION BY POLICE DEPARTMENT

5.84.060: INVESTIGATION BY POLICE DEPARTMENT: Each application shall be referred to the chief of police for investigation as to the compliance with the requirements set forth in sections 5.84.010 and 5.84.030 of this chapter, or their successors. (Prior code § 20-32-3)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.070 OPERATION AND VEHICLE STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS

5.84.070: OPERATION AND VEHICLE STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS: A. A license, as provided in sections 5.84.010 and 5.84.030 of this chapter, or their successors, shall be issued upon application to the city license supervisor, and upon a sufficient showing that: 1. Vehicle Storage Facility: The prospective licensee has a vehicle storage facility which is within the city corporate limits. No vehicle may be moved to a location which is not within the city limits, without the prior consent of the owner or operator of the vehicle. Such storage facility must be completely enclosed by a fence of at least six feet (6') in height and properly secured so as to minimize the hazard of theft and vandalism. A violation of this section shall be grounds for immediate termination of the license granted by this chapter; 2. Towing Devices: Each wrecker is properly equipped with all towing devices necessary to adequately and safely transport a vehicle from the point of pick up to the point of delivery; 3. Visible Identification: Each wrecker is properly identified by the name and address of the licensee affixed to the vehicle in a readily visible location; 4. Answering Service: An efficient answering service is available to ensure prompt response; 5. State Law Compliance: Any wrecker service desiring to be licensed by Salt Lake City Corporation is in full compliance with chapter 9, title 72, Utah Code Annotated, 1953, or its successor; 6. Required Inspection: Each tow truck has passed current inspection by the state department of transportation for the relevant year. The licensee shall present to the police department, for inspection, proof of required state inspection, prior to the license being issued and prior to the vehicle being used for any towing purposes. Any licensee using a tow truck that does not have required state department of transportation inspection, as verified by the police department or for which all fees have not been paid to the city, shall be subject to suspension of the license required by this chapter; 7. Provide Proof Of Workers' Compensation Insurance: It is unlawful for any person to engage in towing operations within the corporate limits of the city, if such person's place of business is within the limits of the city or is not licensed in another municipality or county, unless the person operating such business has a valid Salt Lake City license granted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such license shall be in addition to the license required by sections 5.84.010 and 5.84.030 of this chapter, or their successors; 8. Response Time Requirement: The licensee shall respond to the scene within fifteen (15) minutes of the call. Failure of the licensee to respond within fifteen (15) minutes may result in cancellation of the call and placement with another licensee. Failure of a licensee to meet the fifteen (15) minute response time five (5) times within a twelve (12) month period shall be grounds for termination of the permit granted by this chapter. (Ord. 37-99 § 3, 1999: prior code § 20-32-2(2))

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.080 RATES FOR SERVICE; POSTING AND CLAIM CHECKS

5.84.080: RATES FOR SERVICE; POSTING AND CLAIM CHECKS: All towing rates and schedules shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the place of business and shall be noted in full and readily visible upon the receipt or claim check issued to the customer by the wrecker company. (Prior code § 20-32-7)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.84.090 COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS; EFFECT OF VIOLATIONS

5.84.090: COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS; EFFECT OF VIOLATIONS: No wrecker service operated pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted unless all of the foregoing requirements have been met, and failure to so comply shall be grounds for revocation of the license issued by authority of this chapter. (Prior code § 20-32-8)

Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-48976Fetched: 11/1/2026