2019-032 By-law to license and regulate towing companies, Tow truck owners and tow truck drivers and to repeal by-law 2012-143m 2012-163 and 2013-010The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By -Law No. 2019-032
Being a By -Law to License and Regulate Towing Companies, Tow
Truck Owners and Tow Truck Drivers and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2012-
143, 2012-163 and 2013-010.
("Towing By -Law")
WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c. 25, as amended,
enables a municipality to enact By -Laws for the purpose of Business Licensing;
AND WHEREAS Part IV of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides for Licenses;
AND WHEREAS Section 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may provide for a system of Licenses with
respect to a Business;
AND WHEREAS Section 155 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a local municipality, in a By -Law under Section 151 with
respect to owners and drivers of Tow Trucks and vehicles, other than motor
vehicles, used for hire may (a) establish rates of fares to be charged for the
conveyance of property or passengers either wholly within the municipality or from
any point in the municipality to any point outside the municipality; and (b) provide for
the collection of the rates or fares charged for the conveyance;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
has deemed it expedient to License and regulate Towing Companies, Tow Truck
Owners and Tow Truck Drivers wishing to operate within the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte enacts as follows:
That the Licensing and Regulation of Towing Companies, Tow Truck Owners,
and Tow Truck Drivers shall be governed by the provisions and regulations
contained in Appendix "A" and Schedules A, B, C and D attached hereto and
forming part of this By -Law.
2. That this By -Law may be cited as the `Towing By -Law".
3. That By-law Nos. 2012-143, 2012-163 and 2013-010 is hereby repealed in its
entirety.
4. This By -Law shall come into force and effect upon approval of the set fines
by the Attorney General.
By -Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 22"d day of May,
2019.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, H.S. Hug es
Table of Contents
Section Topic Page
Table of Contents
2
1.0
Definitions
3
2.0
Licensing Officer
5
3.0
General Regulations
6
4.0
Licence
4
5.0
Exemptions
7
6.0
Terms of Licence
7
7.0
Issuance of Licence
7
8.0
Renewal of Licence
7
9.0
Licence Registry/ Rotational Call List
8
10.0
Application to Licensing Officer
8
11.0
Owner Licensing
9
12.0
Vehicle Storage Yard
10
13.0
Owner Duties
10
14.0
Schedule of Rates
11
15.0
Owner Prohibition.
12
16.0
Owner and Driver Duties
12
17.0
Owner and Driver Prohibitions
13
18.0
Driver Duties
15
19.0
Driver Prohibitions
15
20.0
Heavy Towing
16
21.0
Lessee of Vehicle
17
22.0
Right of Inspection of Licensed Premise/Vehicle
17
23.0
Vehicle Inspection
18
24.0
Changes in Information
18
25.0
Licensing Officer Powers
18
26.0
Hearing before Appeal Committee
20
27.0
Appeal Committee Decision
20
28.0
Return of Licence after Revocation/Suspension
21
29.0
Licence Production
21
30.0
Representation
21
31.0
Notice
21
32.0
Offences
21
33.0
Severability
22
Schedule "A" Licensing Fees
23
Schedule "B" Tariff of Rates
24
Schedule "C" Criminal Code Convictions
25
Schedule "D" Destination Permission Form
27
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Appendix "A"
To By-law No. 2019-032
1.0 Definitions
For the purpose of this By-law, the following definitions shall apply:
"Applicant" means a person or corporation having made an application
pursuant to this By-law but has yet to be issued a license pursuant to this By-
law;
"Appeal Tribunal" means the all -citizen Tribunal duly appointed by Council
to Conduct hearings under this By-law;
"Business" means any business wholly or partly carried on within the
Township even if the business is being carried on from a location outside the
Township and includes the sale or hire of goods or services on an
intermittent or on -time basis, and any activity or thing a local municipality
may license under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended;
"By-law" means any By-law enacted by the Council of the Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte;
"Clerk" means the Clerk of the Township and/or their designate;
"Collision" means the unintended contact resulting from the motion of a
Motor Vehicle and/or its load, whether by itself or with another vehicle or
object, and in all such cases the vehicle has incurred damages or appears to
have incurred damages.
"Collision Scene" means the general location or place where a Collision
occurred and includes a two hundred (200) meter radius.
"Collision Towing" means the towing of a disabled vehicle as a. result of a
collision;
"Council" means the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte;
"Destination Permission Form" means a form prescribed by the Licensing
Officer in Schedule "D" of this By-law;
"Detachment Commander" means the Staff Sargent Detachment
Commander for the Ontario Provincial, Barrie Detachment and/or their
designate;
"Driver" means any person who drives or operates a tow truck;
"Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)" means the maximum total Vehicle
rated capacity, measured at the tire ground interface, as rated by the chassis
manufacture;
"Hirer" means the registered Owner of a vehicle, to be towed or being
towed, his/her agent or any Person lawfully in possession of the vehicle to be
towed or being towed;
"Licence" means the certificate issued under this by-law as proof of
licensing under this by-law;
"Licensee" means a Person or company who has been issued, and holds a
valid current Licence pursuant to this By-law
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"Licensing Officer" means the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
and/or their designate;
"Motor Vehicle" includes an automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle and any
other Vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power, but
does not include a -motorized snow vehicle or motor -assisted Vehicle."
"Motor Vehicle Storage Yard" means land, building, or structure or part
thereof used for the temporary storage of impounded or towed vehicles
within a secure area which is fenced and gated or inside a building and
where a storage fee is charged and may include property held under police
or government authority;
"Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" means a Person appointed by the
Council for the purposes of carrying out enforcement of Municipal By-laws;
"Nuisance" means:
the obstruction or interference with persons involved in a Motor
Vehicle Collision
ii) the obstruction or interference with emergency service personal
responding to a Motor Vehicle Collision, which personal would include,
but not limited to Officers, members of the fire department and
members of the ambulance services, and
iii) the obstruction or interference with other Tow Truck Drivers or Owners
and pedestrians or vehicular traffic;
"Officer" means a Police Officer, Peace Officer, Ministry of Transportation
Officer or any other individual authorized to enforce the provisions of this By-
law;
"Operate" means to conduct or carry on;
"Owner" means the registered Owner(s) of the land, Premises or business
and/or vehicle/equipment, or the Person or their authorized in lawful control
of lands, Premises or business and/or vehicle/equipment.
"Person" means a firm or Corporation to whom the context can apply;
"Police" means the Ontario Provincial Police;
"Premises" means land, including any and all building or other structures
thereon and includes, any vehicle or conveyance used in the operation of the
towing company;
"Rotational Call List" means a list of all licensed companies pursuant to
this By-law;
"Township" means The Corporation of The Township of Oro-Medonte;
"Tow Bar" means a device for positioning a Towed Vehicle behind a towing
vehicle;
"Tow Sling" means a device used for lifting and towing Vehicles with a
partial load supported on rubber belts;
"Tow Truck" means a vehicle used for collision towing or towing for the
Vehicle Impoundment Program.
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"Underlift" means a device used for towing Vehicles by lifting one end of the
Towed Vehicle from under the axle or structural member of the Towed
Vehicle;
"Vehicle Impoundment Program" means a road safety program that
requires police to immediately impound a vehicle being operated in
contravention of the vehicle Impoundment Program;
"Wheel Lift" means a device used for towing Vehicles by lifting one end of
the Towed Vehicle by the wheels;
"Work Order" means form, order, invoice written authorization or any other
document that when signed by a Hirer provides authorization to any Person,
Motor Vehicle Storage Yard, Licensed Automobile Service Station, or any
other business or Person, to carry out any work to the Hirer's Vehicle, which
includes any repair or maintenance to the Vehicle;
"Wrecker Body" means a manufacturer's box designed to be attached to
the frame of a cab and chassis and used with an Underlift, Tow Bar or Tow
Sling or Wheel lift or Flatbed carrier or other similar device and which is
equipped with a winching and hoisting mechanism and maintained in a
manner to ensure the safe lifting and conveying of a Vehicle to be towed;
2.0 Licensing Officer
2.1 The Licensing Officer shall:
2.1.1 receive, establish the material to be filed in support of an application
for, and process all applications for Licences and for the renewal of
Licences to be issued under this By-law;
2.1.2 issue Licences to and renew Licences for Persons who meet the
requirements of this By-law;
2.1.3 impose terms and conditions on a Licence where the Licensing Officer
is of the opinion that a term or condition of a Licence should be
imposed;
2.1.4 refuse to issue, renew a Licence or revoke or suspend a Licence,
where the Licensing Officer is of the opinion that the Applicant is
ineligible to receive a Licence under Section 25.7 of this By-law;
2.1.5 enforce the provisions of this by-law;
2.1.6 generally perform all the administrative functions conferred upon it by
this By-law.
2.1.7 issue a conditional Licence for term of not more than six (6) months, to
be reviewed with the possibility of renewal, when an Applicant has met
all the requirements of Section 4.0 of this By-law and is awaiting
decisions from the Parole Board of Canada for a record suspension in
accordance with Section 4.4.5 of this By-law.
2.2 When a Tow Company or Tow Truck Licence is defaced, destroyed or lost,
the Owner shall apply to the Licensing Officer for a replacement and on
payment as per Schedule "A" of this By-law the Licensing Officer shall issue
a replacement Tow Company or Tow Truck sticker as required.
3.0 General Regulations
3.1 No Person shall act as or be the Owner of a Tow Truck in the Township unless
he/she is licensed as an Owner under this By-law.
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3.2 No Person shall Operate or permit the operation of a Tow Truck in the
Township without first obtaining a license for such Tow Truck under this By-law.
3.3 No Person shall drive, or act as the Driver of a Tow Truck in the Township
unless he/she is licensed as a Driver under this By-law.
3.4 Unless provided otherwise in this By-law a Person who is the Owner of more
than one Vehicle shall take out a separate Licence for each Vehicle owned by
him/her which is to be used in the Township.
3.5 No Person shall publish or cause to be published any representation that
he/she is licensed under this by-law if he/she is not.
4.0 License
4.1 No Person shall be licensed under this by-law unless he/she:
4.1.1 has at least five years driving experience after completing the
requirements of a full Ontario "G" driver's licence;
4.1.2 is a citizen of Canada or a landed immigrant, or has a valid employment
authorization issued by the Government of Canada to work as a Driver;
and
4.1.3 has working knowledge of English.
4.2 Any Driver who does not meet the requirements as stated in section 4.1 of this
By-law on or before the date of the By-laws final passing shall be
grandfathered, provided that they maintain a clear driver abstract until they
have fulfilled the requirements of section 4.1.
4.3 No Person shall be Licensed under this By-law as a Driver unless:
4.3.1 has a current valid Class A, B, C, D, E, F or G drivers licence issued by
the Province of Ontario;
4.3.2 a criminal record search issued within the past sixty (60) days from a
police agency service in Ontario, which contains no convictions for five
(5) years prior to the date of which the License is approved and issued
by the Licensing Officer.
4.3.3 a Vulnerable Sector Check obtained from the local Police Detachment
that provides enforcement services for the Township of Oro-Medonte
dated within sixty (60) days of the date which the License is approved
and issued by the Licensing Officer.
4.3.4 a driver's abstract issued within the past sixty (60) days which contains
not more than six (6) demerit points or any one Ontario Highway Traffic
Act conviction with a value of four (4) or more demerit points or similar
convictions from outside of the Province of Ontario.
4.3.5 he/she produces documentation proving a current application to the
Parole Board of Canada for a record suspension in accordance with the
Criminal Records Act, is actively being pursued.
4.3.6 he/she has his/her photograph taken for the purpose of this By-law.
5.0 Exemptions
5.1 The Licensing Officer and/or Council may grant an exemption to any Person
from any provision of this By -Law, and impose conditions for such exemption
as may be considered reasonable and necessary, provided such exemption
does not interfere with the general integrity of this By -Law.
5.2 An unlicensed Tow Truck Driver is exempt from the Licensing requirements of
this By-law if such Tow Truck Driver is based outside the licensing boundary of
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the Township and they are actively engaged in towing a vehicle were such tow
has originated from outside the geographical boundaries of the Township.
5.3 In the event that a situation develops that requires specialized towing
equipment that is not available through the Licensed Towing Company that
has been dispatched, then the closest available Licensed Towing Company
with the required specialized equipment may be called. If no Licensed
Towing Company has the required specialized towing equipment, then the
Towing Company that has been dispatched, may call for the required
specialized equipment from an unlicensed Towing Company, and the
unlicensed Towing Company's employees shall be exempt from the
requirements of this By -Law for the duration of the call for service, and the
Licensed Towing Company that has been dispatched must immediately
advise a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
6.0 Terms of Licence
6.1 Any Licence issued under this By-law shall be valid for a period of December
1 st to November 30th the following year.
6.2 The fee for each Licence is set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. The fee for
each Licence shall not be pro -rated.
7.0 Issuance of Licence
7.1 Where an application for a Company Licence is made in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law, the Licensing Officer shall issue an applicable
Licence.
7.2 Where an application for a Truck Licence is made in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law, the Licensing Officer shall issue and applicable
Licence.
7.3 Where an application for a Driver's Licence is made in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law, the Licensing Officer shall issue a Licence.
7.4 Contrary to section 7.1 of this By-law, no new applications for Towing
Companies shall be approved by the Licensing Officer.
8.0 Renewal of Licence
8.1 Every application for a Tow Company, Tow Truck or a Tow Driver License must
be received by the Licensing Officer prior to the expiry term of the Licence.
8.2 Where a Tow Company License is renewable, the Licensing Officer shall issue
an up to date Licence sticker which shall set out the expiry date of the Licence.
8.3 Where a Tow Truck License is renewable, the Licensing Officer shall issue an
up to date Licence sticker which shall set out the expiry date of the Licence.
8.4 Where a Tow Driver License is renewable, the Licensing Officer shall issue an
up to date Tow Driver Licence which shall set out the expiry date of the
Licence.
8.5 No License shall be renewed more than sixty (60) days after the date upon
which it expires. Where the Company fails to renew they shall lose their spot on
the rotational call list.
9.0 License Registry/Rotational Call List
9.1 The Licensing Officer shall maintain a License Registry. The License Registry
shall contain the following information:
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• Tow Company Name
• Tow Company License Number
• Tow Company Telephone Number
• Tow Company Motor Vehicle Storage Yard Location
• Tow Truck Identification, including whether the Truck is a Flatbed
• Tow Truck License Number
• Tow Truck Drivers who have been licensed
• Any other information which may be useful or necessary.
9.2 A copy of the most current License Registry shall be provided to the Ontario
Provincial Police Barrie Detachment upon request.
9.3 Upon every update of the Rotational Call List, the Township shall provide an
updated Rotational Call List to the Dispatch Service and the Detachment
Commander.
9.4 On a quarterly basis, the Township shall invoice all Licensed Tow Companies
who have been on the Rotational Call List, for at least two (2) weeks during the
time period being invoiced, for all costs incurred by the Township for providing
the Dispatch Service. The total costs incurred by the Township shall be equally
invoiced to the Tow Companies, and copies of the invoices from the Dispatch
Service shall be included with the Township's invoices to each Towing
Company.
10.0 Application to Licensing Officer
10.1 Every Person applying to obtain a License under this By-law shall file with the
Licensing Officer a duly completed application form provided by the Licensing
Officer, in which the Applicant shall provide all information sought in such
application form.
10.2 The Applicant shall, at the time of the filing of the application form required
under Section 7.1 of this By-law, deliver to the Licensing Officer the following:
10.2.1 payment in the amount described in Schedule "A" of this By-law;
10.2.2 if the Applicant is a Corporation, a copy of the incorporating document
and a copy of the last annual information return which has been filed
with the appropriate government department; and,
10.2.3 if the Applicant is a registered partnership, a copy of the registered
declaration of partnership.
10.3 Every application/renewal form shall include a requirement that the Applicant
provide at least the following information:
10.3.1 the name and address of the Applicant
10.3.2 the address of the Applicant to which the Township or the Licensing
Officer may send or deliver any notice or other document required or
authorized by this by-law;
10.3.3 any trade or Business description to be used in relation to the Business;
10.3.4 the address and telephone number used in connection with such
Business;
10.3.5 a Criminal Record Check obtained from a Police enforcement agency,
dated within sixty (60) days of the date which the License is approved
and issued by the Licensing Officer.
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10.3.6 a Vulnerable Sector Check obtained from the local Police Detachment
that provides enforcement services for the Township of Oro-Medonte
dated within sixty (60) days of the date which the License is approved
and issued by the Licensing Officer.
10.3.7 a Driver's History from the Ministry of Transportation at the Applicant's
expense.
10.4 In addition to the provisions of Section 7.1 of this By-law, an Applicant
submitting an application for the renewal of a license may be required to submit
the previous year's license(s), plate(s) and/or Identification cards to the
Licensing Officer.
10.5 If the Applicant is not an individual, the application form shall be completed and
updated from time to time as this By-law requires, by an individual duly
authorized by the Applicant to execute such form on behalf of the Applicant and
binding upon it, and the individual completing such form shall sign the form,
certifying the truth and completeness of the information provided therein.
11.0 No Person shall be licensed as an Owner unless:
11.1 he/she produces for each Tow Truck to be used, a current valid Motor Vehicle
Permit issued by the Ministry of Transportation, issued in the Applicant's name;
or if the Tow Truck is a leased Vehicle, provide a copy of the lease agreement
for the Tow Truck;
11.2 he/she produces and files with the Licensing Officer either:
11.2.1 an Ontario Ministry Transportation Vehicle Inspection report showing
that the Tow Truck has been accepted within the previous sixty (60)
days of this submission; or
11.2.2 a Safety Standard Certificate issued under the Highway Traffic Act
within sixty (60) days of this submission.
11.3 he/she produces and files with the Licensing Officer a copy of the certificate of
insurance for the Tow Truck for which he/she is the Owner endorsed to provide
that the Licensing Officer shall be given at least ten (10) days notice in writing
of the cancellation or expiration or variation in the amount of the policy and
insuring each such Tow Truck in at least the following amounts:
11.3.1 in respect any one claim the amount of at least five million ($5,000,000)
exclusive of interest and costs, against liability resulting from bodily
injury to or the death of one or more Persons and loss or damage to
property;
11.3.2 in respect of any one claim in the amount of at least five million
($5,000,000) against liability for damage to a customer's Motor Vehicle
while in his/her care, custody or control and caused by a Collision,
upset, fire, lightning, theft or attempt thereat, malicious mischief,
windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, civil commotion or rising water; and
11.3.3 in respect of any one claim cargo liability insurance in the at least fifty
thousand ($50,000) to indemnify the Applicant against loss by reason of
his/her legal liability indirect physical loss or damage to Vehicles and
other items of property accepted by the Applicant for towing or
conveyance.
11.4 he/she states in writing whether he/she has any interest either directly or
indirectly, in a Vehicle pound, yard or building used for the storage or
impounding of Vehicles, a Vehicle body shop or other kind of public garage or
any other yard, shop, building or place used for the storage, repair or servicing
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of Vehicles, provide and filed with Licensing Officer full information as to the
location and the type of facilities in which he/she has an interest and the nature
and extent of the interest.
12.0 Vehicle Storage Yard
12.1 Prior to the issuance of a license under this By-law proof of ownership or lease
of a Vehicle Storage Yard within the Township boundaries is required.
12.2 The Vehicle Storage Yard must comply with the following requirements:
12.2.1 the Township Zoning By-law, as amended;
12.2.2 fully fenced, minimum fence height of 1.5 metres or a secured area
inside a building;
12.2.3 fence and gates shall be constructed to restrict access;
12.2.4 gates shall be closed and locked at all times;
12.2.5 fence shall be free from any defect that would permit access;
12.2.6 overhead lighting which shall remain on during the dark hours and shall
be consistent throughout the yard;
12.2.7 be accessible by the Tow Company and Tow Truck Driver 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, with restricted access for pedestrians;
12.2.5 be separate from any other residential or commercial operation on the
property;
12.2.6 have a sign clearly visible from the road with the company name and
phone number displayed.
13.0 Owner Duties
13.1 Every Owner shall:
13.1.1 charge a flat rate for Collision Towing and Vehicle Impoundment as set
out in Schedule "B" of this By-law.
13.1.2 file with the Licensing Officer a schedule of rates to be charged to Hirers
for the Towing or other conveyance of Vehicles and for other services
offered or to be performed by him/her or his/her Driver for Towing
services other than Collision Towing;
13.1.3 charge the rates, as set out in the schedule of rates filed with the
Licensing Officer for towing and services other than Collision Towing;
13.1.4 keep in the Tow Truck and show to the Hirer a copy of the tariff card
showing Schedule "B" flat rate, the applicable schedule of rates filed with
the Licensing Officer in accordance with Section 13.1.2 of this By-law,
and also showing, if applicable that the Hirer may be charged additional
fees for storage by the Tow Company or for towing the Hirers Vehicle to
a location outside the boundaries of the Township;
13.1.5 use only stationary, forms, bills, invoices, statements and any other
printed or written advertising material including any published
advertisement in a newspaper, periodical, directory or other publication,
which has printed therein in clearly legible figures and letters: his/her
name, address, phone number and the name of the Tow Company (as
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approved by the Licensing Officer) offering the services of said Tow
Truck.
13.1.6 retain for a period of sixty (60) days copies of all advertising matter used
by him/her and shall produce the same to the Licensing Officer if and
when requested;
13.1.7 have attached to or painted on both sides of the body of the Tow Truck
in a location close to the middle of the body panels or as near as
possible and as approved by the Licensing Officer, the name and
telephone number of the Business as shown on the Tow Company
Application. The letters and figures for the name and telephone number
shall be:
13.1.7.1 of solid contrasting colour to the colour of the Tow Truck;
13.1.7.2 of material which will be visible in low light conditions from
a distance of 15 metres (approximately 50 feet); and
13.1.7.3 a minimum of eight (8) centimetres (approximately three
inches) in height and a minimum of two centimetres
(approximately .78 inches) in thickness.
13.1.8 only use the service of a Tow Truck Driver who is licensed as a Driver
under this By-law;
13.1.9 have affixed to the Tow Truck rear window, the approved Tow Truck
Licence. Such Licence shall be visible and free from any obstruction
from the rear side of the Tow Truck;
13.1.10 give written notice of the sale or other disposition of a Tow Truck to the
Licensing Officer within seven (7) days of any sale or disposition; and
13.1.11 accept more than 35% of dispatched calls through the Rotational Call
List in a licensing year.
13.1.12 ensure that all calls accepted through the Rotational Call List are
responded to in a timely manner by a licensed Tow Truck and Driver
from the Licensed Company that accepted the call.
14.0 Schedule of Rates
14.1 The schedule of rates filed with the Licensing Officer for all types of towing,
except for those set out in Schedule 'B" of this By-law.
14.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of this By-law, where an
estimate is given to the Hirer of the cost of services or equipment to be
provided by a Tow Company or Driver, the charge to the Hirer shall not exceed
the charges indicated in the schedule of rates filed with the Licensing Officer
under this By-law or the amount of the estimate, whichever is lower.
15.0 Owner Prohibition
15.1 No Owner shall:
15.1.1 permit any Tow Truck License issued under this By-law to be affixed to
any Tow Truck, other than the Tow Truck for which the License was
issued under this By-law;
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15.1.2 alter or amend or permit the alteration of rates filed with the Licensing
Officer under Section 13.1.2 of this By-law without first giving at least 30
days' written notice to the Licensing Officer.
16.0 Owner and Driver Duties
16.1 Every Owner and Driver shall:
16.1.1 take due care of all Vehicles and property delivered or entrusted to
him/her for towing;
16.1.2 comply with all reasonable instructions from the Hirer;
16.1.3 be civil and behave courteously;
16.1.4 keep a permanent daily record of work performed by the Tow Truck
owned or Operated by him/her or his/her behalf either in a continuous
log sheet or by consecutively numbered bills or invoices showing;
16.1.4.1 the name and address of every Hirer;
16.1.4.2 a description of the Vehicle towed or conveyed including
the Provincial Motor Vehicle Permit number of any such
Vehicle;
16.1.4.3 the rate charged, and,
16.1.4.4 the total fee collected.
16.1.5 keep every Tow Truck and its equipment clean, in good repair, free from
exterior body damage with a well maintained exterior paint finish;
16.1.6 before demanding a payment for services, present to the Hirer an
itemized bill for the services setting out the cost of all services and
equipment provided or to be provided on the basis of the rate set out in
Schedule "B" of this By-law;
16.1.7 convey the Vehicle to the Tow Companies approved Motor Vehicle
Storage Yard facility as per the By-law or convey the vehicle to a
destination other than the approved Motor Vehicle Storage Yard at the
request of the Hirer;
16.1.7.1 in conjunction with section 16.1.7, if the Hirer or an Officer
request that the vehicle be conveyed to a location other
than the Tow Companies approved Motor Vehicle Storage
Yard, a Destination Permission Form as set out in
Schedule "D" of this By-law must be completed and
signed by the Hirer or an Officer and the Tow Truck
Driver;
16.1.8 accept a minimum of at least two (2) methods of payment for any
services provided under this By-law and may include credit card, debit,
cash or any other prescribed method of payment; and shall include one
(1) electronic method of payment and;
16.1.9 provide the Hirer with access to the Vehicle that is the subject of the tow
services, in order to permit the removal of all property contained in the
Vehicle, including valuables, documents and records, unless otherwise
directed by a member of a police force.
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17.0 Owner and Driver Prohibitions
17.1 No Owner or Driver shall Operate or Permit to be Operated a Tow Truck which
lacks any of the following equipment which is in a good state of repair:
17.1.1 a winching or hoisting device of sufficient capacity to safely lift the
Vehicle to be towed;
17.1.2 Wheel lift or an Underlift equipped and maintained in a manner to
ensure the safe lifting and conveying of a Vehicle to be towed;
17.1.3 an intermittent amber warning light system consisting of at least one (1)
light which would be clearly visible in all directions for a distance of least
one hundred (100) metres (approximately 328 feet). one device for
securing the steering wheel of a vehicle;
17.1.4 a minimum of two tow safety chains having a minimum length of 2.74
metres (approximately 9 feet) each with links of at least 7.9375
millimetres steel (5/16 inches);
17.1.6 and shall include the following equipment and or tools to be present at
all times;
17.1.6.1 one dry chemical fire extinguishers having an effective
total rating equivalent to at least 4-13 C, and at least each
weighing 2.27 kg (approximately 5 Ibs);
17.1.6.2 four (4) safety pylons;
17.1.6.3 a broom;
17.1.6.4 a shovel;
17.1.6.5 a general purpose first aid kit;
17.1.6.6 . a crowbar/prybar;
17.1.6.7 at least two wheel blocks;
17.1.6.8 flares or reflective kits;
17.1.6.9 wheel wrenches;
17.1.6.10 light bar for a rear extension carrier;
17.1.6.11 a dolly
17.1.6.12 and any other provisions as may be required under the
Highway Traffic Act
17.2 No Owner or Driver shall:
17.2.1 interfere with any contract for hiring of a Tow Truck where a Person
has hired or has indicated his/her intention to hire a Tow Truck;
17.2.1 induce any Person to employ or hire a Tow Truck by making any false
representation to any Person such as the location of or distance to
any place or any other matter;
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17.2.3 use or permit to be used a Tow Truck which has been found to be
unsafe or defective after examination and inspection as required
under this By-law;
17.2.4 demand or request payment for his/her services other than in
accordance with the applicable schedule of rates filed with the
'Licensing Officer, or as set out in Schedule "B" of this By-law;
17.2.5 demand, request or receive a drop fee;
17.2.6 charge a Hirer for time lost through defects or inefficiency of the Tow
Truck, or the incompetence of the Tow Truck Owner or Driver;
17.2.7 suggest or recommend to any Hirer that any Motor Vehicle in respect
of which his/her services are to be given or requested, be towed,
conveyed, driven or delivered to any particular salvage yard, body
shop, storage yard, Motor Vehicle Storage Yard, or any other public
garage, building or place, unless he/she has been requested to do so
by the Hirer, and may at no time suggest or recommend a salvage
yard, body shop, storage yard or any other public garage, building or
place located outside of the Township boundary;
17.2.8 permit a Person to be a passenger in a Tow Truck, except under the
following circumstances:
17.2.8.1 the passenger is the Hirer of the Tow Truck; or
17.2.8.2 the passenger is licensed under this By-law and is in the
process of receiving instructions on Driver training as to
the operation of a Tow Truck while a passenger;
17.2.9 Operate or permit to be Operated a Tow Truck with a Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating of less than 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.)
17.2.10 Operate or permit to be Operated a Tow Truck without a Wrecker
Body;
17.2.11 Operate or permit to be Operated a Tow Truck without a valid Tow
Truck Licence;
17.2.12 Operate or permit to be Operated a Tow Truck with an expired Tow
Truck Licence;
17.2.15 induce, pressure, suggest, recommend or in way cause a Hirer to sign
or agree to a Work Order or otherwise induce, pressure, suggest,
recommend or in any way cause a Hirer to agree to any work to the
Hirer's Vehicle. Which work includes any repairs or maintenance.
18.0 Driver Duties
18.1 Every Driver shall:
18.1.1 drive the Tow Truck which is towing or otherwise conveying a Vehicle by
the most direct route to the destination requested by the Hirer, and in the
most expeditious manner, unless otherwise directed by the Hirer;
18.1.2 clean up any debris, fragments of glass, Vehicle parts or other materials
(excluding loads dumped during the collision) and which may be a
danger to the public from any highway or roadway prior to towing the
Vehicle from the Collision Scene;
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18.1.3 at all times be neat and clean in personal appearance and properly
dressed which must include but is not limited to:
18.1.3.1 a blaze orange, a blaze yellow or a combination of both
orange and yellow safety vest with two fluorescent stripes,
five (5) centimetres in length in the shape of an 'Won
both the front and the back of the vest;
18.1.3.2 patch green safety boots; and
18.1.3.3 a Township issued Identification card readily available.
18.1.4 retain all Destination Permission Forms for at least ninety (90) days from
the date of the tow indicated on the form;
18.1.5 fax or email the Licensing Officer a copy of the signed Destination
Permission Forms within twenty-four (24) hours of the date and time
indicated on the Destination Permission Form and make them available
for inspection upon request by an Officer and/or the Licensing Officer at
any time.
19.0 Driver Prohibitions
19.1 No Driver shall:
19.1.1 commence to tow or otherwise convey or move any Vehicle, or hook, lift
or connect the Vehicle to the Tow Truck, or perform any other service
unless first requested so to do by a Hirer, or an Officer or any member
of the Township's Fire Department, or any Person authorized by law to
direct the removal of the Vehicle from private property;
19.1.2 stop or park within 200 metres (approximately 653 feet) of a Collision
Scene unless the Tow Truck Driver has been summoned to the location
of the Collision through the Rotational Call List or by an individual
identified in section 19.1.1 or where there are fewer Tow Trucks at the
Collision Scene than Vehicles apparently requiring the services of a Tow
Truck;
19.1.3 ask or seek out a Hirer or allow or direct an agent to ask or seek out a
Hirer, at a Collision Scene or within 200 metres (approximately 653 feet)
of a Collision Scene, where the actions of the Driver or agent constitutes
a Nuisance;
19.1.4 cause or create a nuisance on a collision scene;
19.1.5 tow or otherwise convey or move any Vehicle which is to be towed
outside the Township boundary unless requested by the Owner or
operator, an Officer or a member of the Township Fire Department and
a Destination Permission Form is completed and signed;
19.1.6 drive or act as a Driver unless the Tow Company of the Tow Truck is
licensed under this by-law;
19.1.7 commence to Drive or act as a Driver for any Tow Company without first
obtaining a License from the Licensing Officer;
19.1.8 commence to tow or otherwise convey or move any Vehicle or perform
any other service unless first disclosing to the Hirer any interest (either
direct or indirect) that the Driver has in any location or facility to which a
Vehicle may be towed for repair, storage, appraisal or similar purpose in
accordance with any prescribed standards;
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19.1.9 fail to complete a Destination Permission Form for a vehicle towed to a
location other than the approved Motor Vehicle Storage Yard approved
for the Licensed company.
20.0 Heavy Towing
20.1 A Heavy Towing Company maybe licensed under this By-law as a Tow
Company provided proof of the following;
20.1.1 owns or has immediate access to and has the ability to Operate a
minimum of one (1) rotating recovery Tow Truck with a forty (40) ton
minimum manufacturer rated boom;
20.1.2 owns or has immediate access to and has the ability to Operate a
minimum of two (2) additional heavy recovery units with a twenty-five
(25) ton minimum manufacturer rated boom;
20.1.3 utilizes manufacturer rated safety chains appropriate to the size of the
recovery unit;
20.1.4 owns or has immediate access to load floats and/or detachable floats
and replacement van trailers at all times;
20.1.5 is able to provide an appropriate indoor facility for the storage of vehicles
for investigational purposes, which is deemed appropriate by any
Investigating Officer or any enforcement agency, with an auditory alarm
and video surveillance;
20.1.6 submit such Heavy Tow Truck for safety inspection annually or as
otherwise required by the Licensing Officer, an Officer, or other duly
appointed individuals under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, as
necessary.
20.2 In addition to the requirements set out in Sections 4.0 and 7.0 of this By-law,
Heavy Towing Companies shall provide the following:
20.2.1 a copy of the audible training programs for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods as per the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act,
R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.1, as amended;
20.2.2 a statement that all surveillance records will be kept in a secure location
for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days;
20.2.3 a copy of any contracts relating to the requirements of sections 20.1.1,
20.1.2, 20.1.4, 20.1.5 and 20.1.6 of this By-law, if applicable.
20.3 A Heavy Towing Company shall be permitted to own or lease a Vehicle
Storage Yard outside of the Township's boundary provided the following:
20.3.1 approval for such Vehicle Storage Yard is granted by Council;
20.3.2 inspection of the Motor Vehicle Storage Yard is completed to ensure
compliance with the requirements of the By-law.
20.4 A Heavy Towing Company shall be permitted to allow as many employees, of
the Towing Company, as required, to complete the towing in a safe and timely
manner, which shall include being permitted to travel to the scene in the Heavy
Tow Truck(s).
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20.5 Notwithstanding Sections 20.1.1, 20.1.2, 20.1.4 and 20.1.5 of this By-law, any
Heavy Towing Company that requires the use equipment identified in the
aforementioned sections, shall only do so for the purpose of recovery. The
Heavy Tow Companies licensed Tow Truck shall conduct the tow of any and all
heavy vehicles requiring such services.
21.0 Owner Lessee from Motor Vehicle Dealer or Leasing Company
21.1 Where the Applicant for a Towing Company has leased a Vehicle to be used as
a Tow Truck from a Motor Vehicle dealership or leasing company, the Towing
Company shall provide a copy of the lease for the Tow Truck to the Licensing
Officer prior to a Licence being issued
22.0 Right of Inspection of Licensed Premise or Vehicles
22.1 An Officer may at any reasonable time enter upon and inspect the Business
Premise or Vehicles of any Licensee to ensure that the provisions of this By-
law have been complied with, and an Officer on completion of an inspection
shall complete and file with the Licensing Officers a written report of the
inspection.
22.2 Upon an inspection under section 22.1 of this By-law, the Officer inspecting is
entitled access to the invoices, vouchers, appointment books, or trip sheets or
like documents of the Person being inspected provided such documents are
relevant for the purposes of the inspection and the Officer inspecting may
remove with the licensee's consent any of the aforementioned documents for
the purpose of photocopying provided a notification is given to the Licensee
and the documents are returned to the Licensee within forty-eight (48) hours of
removal.
23.0 Vehicle Inspections
23.1 The Licensing Officer may require an Owner to submit his or her Tow Truck for
inspection at any time and at an appointed place and the Owner shall submit
each Tow Truck for inspection when required to do so by the Licensing Officer.
23.2 When a Tow Truck and its equipment have been examined by the Ministry of
Transportation or a licensed mechanic and the Tow Truck or its equipment is
found to be mechanically defective, the Tow Truck Owner shall not Operate the
Tow Truck or permit it to be Operated, until the Tow Truck has been re-
inspected and approved by the Ministry of Transportation or other inspecting
authority.
23.3 When a Tow Truck is examined by the Ministry of Transportation or licensed
mechanic and a report states that the Tow Truck or equipment is dangerous or
unsafe, the Owner shall remove and return to the Licensing Officer the Tow
Truck Licence until the Tow Truck and the equipment are certified to be safe by
the Ministry of Transportation or a licensed mechanic.
23.4 When an Owner is unable to obtain a Safety Standards Certification issued
under the Highway Traffic Actfor the Tow Truck following an inspection as
required under section 23.1 of this By-law, the Owner shall remove and return
to the Licensing Officer the Tow Truck License and the Owner shall not
Operate the Tow Truck until he/she obtains and produces a Safety Standards
Certificate.
24.0 Changes in Information
24.1 Every licensee shall notify the Licensing Officer in writing within seven days
after the event, of any changes in any information contained in the application
form.
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24.2 Where a change has occurred in the name or Business name of a Licensee,
the licensee shall attend within seven (7) days of the date of the change to
have the Licence and Licence records amended accordingly.
25.0 Licensing Officers Power to Refuse to Issue, Renew a License or Revoke
or Suspend a License
25.1 The powers and authority to refuse to issue or renew a Licence, to cancel,
revoke or suspend a Licence, or to impose terms and conditions on a Licence,
are hereby delegated to the Licensing Officer and his or her delegates.
25.2 Where the Licensing Officer is of the opinion that:
25.2.1 an application for a Licence or renewal of a Licence should be refused,
25.2.2 a reinstatement should not be made,
25.2.3 a Licence should be revoked,
25.2.4 a Licence should be suspended, or
25.2.5 a term or condition of a Licence should be imposed, he or she shall
make that decision.
25.3 After a decision is made by the Licensing Officer, written notice of that decision
shall be given to the Applicant or Licensee advising the Applicant or Licensee
of the Licensing Officers decision with respect to the application or Licence.
25.4 The written notice to be given under section 25.1 of this By-law shall:
25.4.1 set out grounds for the decision;
25.4.2 give reasonable particulars of the grounds;
25.4.3 be signed by the Licensing Officer; and
25.4.4 state that the Applicant or Licensee is entitled to a hearing if the
Applicant or Licensee delivers to the Clerk, within seven (7) days after
the Notice under Section 25.1 of this By-law is served, a notice in writing
requesting a hearing by Council and the appeal fee as set out in
Schedule "A' of this By-law.
25.5 Where no appeal is registered within the required time period, the decision of
the Licensing Officer shall be final.
25.6 No Person shall re -apply with the Licensing Officer to obtain or renew a
Licence for a minimum of one year from the later of:
25.6.1 the date of the Licensing Officers decision to refuse to issue, renew or
revoke a Licence;
25.6.2 where the decision of the Licensing Officer is appealed, the date of the
Hearing if the Appeal is upheld to refuse to issue, renew or revoke a
Licence.
25.7 An Applicant for a Licence who complies with the provisions of this By-law is,
subject to the provisions of this By-law, entitled to be issued a Licence, except
where:
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25.7.1 there are reasonable grounds for belief that any application or other
document provided to the Licensing Officer by or on behalf of the
Applicant contains a false statement or provides false information; or
25.7.2 the past or present conduct of the Applicant, or of any partner, in the
case of an Applicant which is a partnership, or of any director,
shareholder or officer of the Corporation, if the Applicant is a
Corporation, affords reasonable grounds for belief that the Business in
respect of which the application is made will not be carried on in
accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty; or
25.7.3 there are reasonable grounds for belief that the carrying on of said
Business will result in a breach of this By-law or any other law, including
any applicable zoning requirement; or
25.7.4 the financial position of the Applicant affords reasonable grounds to
believe that the Business will not be carried on in a financially
responsible manner; or
25.7.5 there are reasonable grounds for belief that the application does not
meet all the requirements of this By-law, or that the Business is carried
on or intended to be carried on in area of the Township where such
Business is prohibited by this By-law from being carried on, or in respect
of which the issuing of a Licence in respect of the Business is not
permitted by this By-law; or
25.7.6 the conduct of the Applicant or of one or more of the Persons referred to
in Section 25.7.2 of this By-law affords reasonable grounds for belief
that the carrying on of the Business in respect of which the License is
sought would infringe the rights, or endanger the health or safety, of one
or more members of the public; or
25.7.7 the amount payable in respect of the License applied for has not been
paid; or
25.7.8 the Applicant has failed to pay the fine or fines imposed by a court as a
sentence arising from convictions for breach of a By-law enacted by the
Township.
25.7.9 an Applicant with any criminal conviction which are older than five (5)
years and appears in Schedule "C" of this By-law will not be approved
to be licensed. All convictions older than five (5) years and not
appearing in Schedule "C" will be reviewed by the Licensing Officer.
25.7.10 an Applicant with any criminal convictions within the last 5 years from
the date of application submission shall not be approved to be licensed.
25.7.11 any driver's abstract which indicates more than six (6) demerit points or
contains any one (1) conviction with a value of four (4) or more
demerits points will not be approved to be licensed.
26.0 Hearings before the Appeal Committee
26.1 The powers and authority to conduct appeal hearings under this By-law are
hereby delegated to an all -citizen Appeal Committee duly appointed by By-law.
26.2 The provisions of section 5 to 15 and 21 to 24 of the Statutory Powers
Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.S.22 as amended shall apply to all hearings
conducted by the Appeal Committee under this By-law.
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26.3 When the Applicant or Licensee who has been given written notice of the
hearing does not attend at the appointed time and place, the Appeal
Committee may proceed with the hearing in his absence and the Applicant or
Licensee shall not be entitled to any further notice of proceedings.
26.4 At the conclusion of a hearing, the Appeal Committee may give its decision
orally or reserve its decision, but in any case it should provide it decision in
writing within fourteen (14) days of the hearing to the Applicant or Licensee and
the Licensing Officer.
C27.0 Appeal Committee Decision
27.1 In making its decision the Appeal Committee may uphold or vary the decision
of the Licensing Officer, or make any decision that the Licensing Officer was
entitled to make in the first instance. The decision of the Appeal Committee
issued under this By-law is final.
27.2 A license issued under this By-law is personal to the licensee, and cannot be
transferred.
27.3 Where a Licence has been revoked, the Licensee shall not be entitled to a
refund.
28.0 Return of Licence After Revocation or Suspension
28.1 When a Licence has been revoked, deemed unrenewable, cancelled or
suspended, the holder of the Licence shall return the Licence to the Licensing
Officer within twenty-four (24) hours of service of written notice of the decision
of the Licensing Officer or, where an appeal has been filed, the decision of the
Appeal Committee, and the Licensing Officer may enter upon the Business
Premise of the Licensee for the purpose of receiving, taking, or removing the
said Licence.
28.2 When a Person has had his or her Licence revoked or suspended under this
By-law, he or she shall not refuse to deliver up or in any way obstruct or
prevent the Licensing Officer from obtaining the Licence in accordance with
Section 28.1 of this By-law.
29.0 Licence Production
29.1 Every Person licensed under this By-law, when requested by an Officer or the
Licensing Officer shall produce his/her Licence, photograph and other relevant
document required under this By-law.
30.0 Representation
30.1 No Person shall publish or cause to be published any representation that
he/she is licensed under this by-law if he/she is not.
31.0 Notice
31.1 Any notice required to be given by the Township under this By-law is
C' sufficiently given if delivered personally or sent by registered mail addressed to
the Person to whom delivery is required to be made at the last address for
delivery appearing on the records of the Licensing Officer.
31.2 Where service if effected by registered mail, it shall be deemed to be made on
the fifth day after the date of mailing, unless the Person on whom service is
being made establishes that he/she did not, acting in good faith, through
absence, accident, illness or other cause beyond his or her control, receive the
notice or order until a later date.
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32.0 Offences
32.1 No Person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any
Officer exercising a power or performing a duty under this By-law. Any
Person who is alleged to have contravened any of the provisions of this By-
law shall identify themselves to the Officer upon request, failure to do so shall
be deemed to have obstructed or hindered the Officer in the execution of
their duties.
32.2 Every Person who contravenes any Provision of this By-law is guilty of an
C offence and shall be liable to a fine in the amount to be determined pursuant
to the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, and every such fine is
recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act.
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32.3 The conviction of an offender upon the breach of any provisions of this
By-law shall not Operate as a bar to a prosecution against the same offender
upon any continued or subsequent breach of any provisions of the Municipal
Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 442, as amended, shall further apply to
any continued or repeated breach of this By-law.
33.0 Severability
33.1 Should any Section of this By -Law be declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be ultra vires or illegal for any reason, the remaining parts shall
nevertheless remain valid and binding, and shall be read as if the offending
Section or part had been struck out.
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Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2019-032
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Licensing Fees
License
Fee
Tow Company License
$325.00
Replacement License
$100.00
Tow Truck License
$225.00
Replacement License
$100.00
Tow Truck Transfer
$100.00
Tow Truck Driver License
$125.00
Tow Truck Driver Replacement License
$20.00
Tow Truck Driver -Trainee
$100.00
Additional Inspections by Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
$100.00
A eal Fee
$200.00
**The fee includes the application and one inspection, additional inspections
due to insufficient equipment or defects will result in additional fees.
** In the event of return and/or surrender or revocation of a License issued
pursuant to this By-law, no part of the License fee will be refunded.
**Fees are not pro -rated and expire on November 30th of each year regardless of
the approval date.
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Schedule "B" to By-law No. 2019-032
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Tariff of Rates
Collision Towing and Vehicle Impoundment
** No more or no less than the Fees identified below shall be charged and
such Fees shall include all administration, hook up or release fees**
Services
Fees
Collision Tow to the Tow Company's Motor Vehicle Storage Yard
$350.00
within the Township.
(Vehicle does not exceed 6000 pounds (3000kg) in towing weight,
including;
*Scene clean-up (up to 30 minutes)
*Use of flatbed truck or doll
Collision Tow to any destination at the Hirers request outside of
$350.00
the Township.
and,
(Where the vehicle does not exceed 6000 pounds (3000 kg) in
$3.00 per/km
towing weight and includes;
*Scene clean-up(up to 30 minutes)
*Use of flatbed truck or doll
Storage outside/indoorper day
$60.00
Wait time after one hour
$60.00/hour
Scene clean-up after 30 minutes
35.00/half hour
Off Road Recovery
$150.00
*Vehicle must be no less than ten (10) feet from the edge of the
roadway to be considered off road recovery.
*Winching is included
Roll Recovery into towing position
$250.00
*Winching is included
Using a boom to winch off guard rail or guide wires
$75.00/hour
maximum of
two 2 hours
Second Tow Truck required to assist
$90.00
Vehicle Impound Program
Storage (outside/inside) per day
$60.00
** All Non -Collision Towing fees to be charged are as per the written statement
of Rates and Charges for all services provided by the Towing Company
and filed with the Licensing Officer.
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Schedule "C" of By -Law No. 2019-032
Criminal Code Convictions Not Acceptable
Criminal Code Offences
Explosives
Description
Using explosives, possession.
Terrorism Providing or collecting property for certain activities,
providing or making available property or services
C' for terrorist purposes; using or possessing property
for terrorist purposes; participation in activity of
terrorist group; facilitating terrorist activity;
instructing to carry out activity for terrorist group;
instructing to carry out terrorist activity.
Firearms and weapons Using firearms (including imitation) in commission of
offence, careless use of firearm; pointing a firearm;
possession of weapon for dangerous purposes;
carrying weapon while attending public meeting;
carrying concealed weapon; unauthorized
possession of firearm; possession of firearm
knowing its possession is unauthorized; possession
at unauthorized place; unauthorized possession in
motor vehicle; possession of prohibited or restricted
firearm with ammunition; possession of weapon
obtained by commission of offence, breaking and
entering to steal firearm; robbery to steal firearm;
weapons trafficking; possession for the purpose of
weapons trafficking, transfer without authority;
making automatic firearm; discharging firearm with
intent; causing bodily harm with intent -air gun or
pistol.
Sexual offences against minors Sexual interference; invitation to sexual touching;
sexual exploitation; sexual exploitation of person
with disability; incest, making child pornography;
parent or guardian procuring sexual activity;
householder permitting sexual activity; corrupting
children; luring a child; prostitution of person under
eighteen.
Sexual offences against Sexual exploitation of person with disability; incest;
persons other than minors indecent acts; sexual assault.
Criminal Negligence Causing death by criminal negligence; causing
bodily harm by criminal negligence.
Murder Murder; manslaughter; infanticide; attempt to
commit murder; accessory to murder.
C Operation of vehicles, Dangerous operation of motor vehicles, vessels and
vessels, or aircraft aircraft; flight; causing death by criminal negligence
(street racing); causing bodily harm by criminal
negligence (street racing); dangerous operation of
motor vehicle while street racing; failure to stop at
scene of accident; operation while impaired;
operation while disqualified.
Harassment and threats Criminal harassment; uttering threats, intimidation.
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Schedule "C" of By-law No. 2019-032
Criminal Code Convictions Not Acceptable -continued
Assault Assault; assaulting a peace officer.
Confinement Kidnapping; trafficking in persons; hostage taking;
abduction of person under sixteen; abduction of
person under fourteen; abduction in contravention of
custody order; abduction.
Theft over, forgery and fraud Theft over; destroying documents of title; fraudulent
concealment; theft and forgery of credit card; theft
from mail; forgery; uttering forged document;
drawing document without authority; fraud; using
mails to defraud; arson for fraudulent purpose.
Robbery and extortion Robbery; extortion.
Breaking and entering Breaking and entering.
Possession of property Possession of property obtained by crime;
possession
obtained by crime of property obtained by excise offences.
Arson Arson.
Counterfeit money Making counterfeit money.
Participation in criminal Participate in criminal organization; commission of
Organization offence for criminal organization; instructing
commission of offence for criminal organization.
Trafficking Trafficking in a controlled substance
-Schedule I or II
-Schedule III
-Schedule IV
Importing and exporting Importing and exporting of a controlled substance
-Schedule I or II
-Schedule III
-Schedule IV
Production Production of a controlled substance
-Schedule I or II (except marihuana)
-Schedule III
-Schedule IV
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Schedule "D" of By-law No. 2019-032
Destination Permission Form
In accordance with the Towing By-law this form must be completed prior to the
commencement of the tow when the destination is somewhere other than the Township
approved vehicle storage yard.
Tow Truck Operator
C Date:
Collision Location:
Vehicle
Vehicle Color:
Tow Company:
Vehicle
Vehicle License
Truck Driver Name: Municipal Plate No:
Vehicle Destination:
(Other than pound)
Vehicle Owner/Operator
I, , authorize the above tow truck
driver
(Print Name)
and company to tow my vehicle at the set collision rate to a location other than the
approved Township vehicle storage yard.
Phone Number: Address:
Permission Signatures
Vehicle Owner Tow Operator
Officer/Badge #
** Form is to be faxed to the Township Office, (705) 487-0133 within 24 hours of
completing the Tow. Failure to submit this form as required may result in revocation of
C the Tow License.
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, Chapter
25, as amended, and will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected. Questions about this collection
of information should be directed to the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte,
ON LOL 2EO
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