2543-18 Revising Prohibition of Towing and Storage Fees.pdf

2543-18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, SECTIONS 32.1, 32.3, 32.7, 32.8, 32.9, 32.10, 32.11, and 32.12 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE (Police-Requested Towing and Storage Services) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: I. PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to revised the municipal code provision governing the towing of vehicles within the Township of West Orange by licensed tow companies to provide additional details regarding the prohibition from charging fees for towing or impounding vehicles as part of criminal investigations. II. CHAPTER 5, SECTION 32.11 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING: 5-32.11 Towing and Storage Charges. a. The maximum rate for towing and storage of vehicles pursuant to this section shall be as follows: Type of Service Amount All passenger automobiles, motor vehicles and similar vehicles $110.00. Medium-duty trucks, campers, and similar vehicles weighing more than 8,000 lbs. and less than 15,000 lbs. $210.00 per hour with a one (1) hour minimum. Heavy-duty trucks, tractor-trailers, campers, and similar devices with dual wheels with a gross variable weight over 15,000 lbs. $325.00 per hour with a one (1) hour minimum. Road service including jumpstarts, tire changes and related services $85.00. Recovery/winching for cars $95.00. Rollover of cars $125.00. Heavy duty recovery services $650.00 per hour with a one (1) hour minimum.