AUTHORIZATION FOR VEHICLE REMOVAL.
Austin City Code § 13-6-94
in effect§ 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.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13TRSE_CH13-6VETOSE_ART5ACSCTO_DIV1GEPR_S13-6-94AUVEREFetched: 10/27/2026
