Wrecker Rotation List
Ord. KOC-22-340-317 "Wrecker Rotation Ordinance" - establishes the regulation of wrecker services within the county for vehicles towed at the request of law enforcement or county officials. The ordinance establishes a master list of participating towing companies to be utilized for the efficient removal of vehicles due to a traffic collision or other law enforcement incident.
QUALIFICATION FOR PLACEMENT ON THE WRECKER ROTATION LIST
Only those towing companies meeting the following annual requirements shall be placed on the incident management wrecker rotation list:
(A) Have submitted a completed OCPD form 142,
(B) Own a properly zoned vehicle storage facility within the County limits,
(C) Maintain a liability insurance policy,
(D) Maintain a 24-hour, 7 days a week wrecker service,
(E) Maintain a telephone number answered 24 hours a day,
(F) Must be available to respond within 45 minutes to an incident scene,
(G) Must maintain the required towing equipment on all company wreckers, and
(H) All towing company wrecker operators must possess a National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Training Certificate.
(I) A copy of the current annual vehicle inspection report, indicating proof the inspection was passed.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order for a towing company to be considered for wrecker rotation list, an application shall be submitted on Form OCPD_142 to the Oldham County Police Department. In addition to Form OCPD_142, the following documentation shall be included:
Please see the Wrecker Rotation Ordinance for additional information on the application process, approved towing fees, operator & company qualifications, recordkeeping & operational requirements, conduct of operators, and criteria for suspension from the rotation list.
Only those towing companies meeting the following annual requirements shall be placed on the incident management wrecker rotation list:
(A) Have submitted a completed OCPD form 142,
(B) Own a properly zoned vehicle storage facility within the County limits,
(C) Maintain a liability insurance policy,
(D) Maintain a 24-hour, 7 days a week wrecker service,
(E) Maintain a telephone number answered 24 hours a day,
(F) Must be available to respond within 45 minutes to an incident scene,
(G) Must maintain the required towing equipment on all company wreckers, and
(H) All towing company wrecker operators must possess a National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Training Certificate.
(I) A copy of the current annual vehicle inspection report, indicating proof the inspection was passed.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order for a towing company to be considered for wrecker rotation list, an application shall be submitted on Form OCPD_142 to the Oldham County Police Department. In addition to Form OCPD_142, the following documentation shall be included:
- A copy of the wrecker registration.
- A copy of towing company DBA, partnership agreement or articles of incorporation.
- A copy of the current annual vehicle inspection report, indication proof the inspection was passed.
- A copy of the original certificate of insurance for the towing company.
- A copy of the vehicle storage facility deed or lease.
- A copy of the wrecker operator's National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Training Certificate(s).
Please see the Wrecker Rotation Ordinance for additional information on the application process, approved towing fees, operator & company qualifications, recordkeeping & operational requirements, conduct of operators, and criteria for suspension from the rotation list.
