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~ 260-18
SOUTHOLD CODE
~ 260-23
F. In an established or designated parking area, a vehicle is to be wholly within the
markings or signage where established or designated lines and markings are indicated.
~ 260-19. No stopping zones. [Added 3-26-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002]
The parking of vehicles is prohibited at all times in the following areas designated as "no
stopping zones":
Area
Description
(Reserved)
~ 260-20. Fire zone. [Added 3-26-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002]
The parking of vehicles is prohibited at all times in the following areas designated as "fire
zones!1 :
Area
Description
(Reserved)
~ 260-21. Bus stops. [Added 3-26-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002]
The parking of vehicles is prohibited at all times in the following areas designated as "bus
stops":
Area
Description
(Reserved)
~ 260-22. Loading zones. [Added 3-26-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002]
The parking of vehicles is prohibited at all times in the following areas designated as "loading
zones";
Area
Description
(Reserved)
ARTICLE V
Emergency Removal of Vehicles
~ 260-23. Authority to remove vehicles.
When any vehicle is parked or abandoned on any highway during a snowstorm, flood, fire or
other public emergency which affects that portion of the public highway upon which said
vehicle is parked or abandoned, or when any vehicle is found unattended on any highway
where said vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, or when any vehicle is parked or
abandoned on any highway where stopping, standing or parking is prohibited, said vehicle
may be removed or caused to be removed by a police officer.
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~ 260-24
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
~ 260-26
~ 260-24. Storage and charges. [Amended 9-21-1982 by L.L. No. 7-1982; 6-19-1990 by
L.L. No. 12-1990; 9-14-1999 by L.L. No. 8-1999]
After removal of any vehicle as provided in this article or the removal, seizure, storage and/or
impoundment of any vehicle pursuant to any other provision of law, the police officer may
store or cause such vehicle to be stored in a suitable place at the expense of the owner. Such
owner or person in charge of the vehicle may redeem the same upon payment to the South old
Town Police Department of the amount of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred in
effecting such removal. The expenses, charges and costs associated with such removal are set
by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Southold. Such resolution shall be posted at
the Police Department and the Town Clerk's bulletin board.
~ 260-25. Notice of removal.
The Southold Town Police Department shall ascertain, to the extent possible, the owner or
person in charge of such vehicle and notify him of the removal and disposition of such
vehicle and of the amount which will be required to redeem the same.
ARTICLE VI
Truck Traffic
[Added 6-20-2000 by L.L. No. 14-2000; amended 3-26-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002]
~ 260-26. Restricted truck traffic.
A. Purpose. The Town Board of the Town of Southold finds that, with the increasing
development and population of the Town of Southold, transportation activities are
increasing and impacting the local streets. Regulation of truck usage on local streets is
necessary so as to provide for the safety and welfare of the Town's citizens and for the
orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on busy local streets. There are numerous
other alternate local streets linking state and highways in the area.
B. Trucks, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations or
tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations in excess of a registered weight of 10,000 pounds
are prohibited from traveling upon the following streets. Such exclusion shall not be
construed to prevent the delivery or pickup of merchandise or other property along the
streets from which such vehicles or combinations are otherwise excluded:
Name of Street
Love Lane
Lane and State Road 25 north to the
intersection of Love Lane and County Route
48
Location
At the intersection of Love
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5. -,,Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of SoUth old hereby authorizes Supemsor J~an W.
Cochran to sign the Year 2000 Ind;vidual Program Application for the Southold Juvenile Aid Bureau
Program for grant lunds in the amount of$31,635,00 from the Suffolk County Youth Bureau.
5.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman Romanelli, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Hussie,Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED
6. -Moved by Councilwoman Russie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED thai the Town Board of the Town of SoutholeJ, pursuant to the recently approved
Town of Southold CSEA contract settlement, hereby agrees to participate in the New York State
Disability Insurance Plan, subject to the Plan's Rules and Regulations and directs the Town Clerk to
complete and forward Fonn DB-136 to the CSEA for completion and filing with the New York
Workers' Compensation Disability Benefits Bureau.
G.-Vote of the Town Board" Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman Romanelli, Justice Evans.
Councilwoman Bussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Number seven, to appoint a Public Safety Dispatcher, we are going to
put on hold,
8. -Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the fullowing Southold
hereby adopts the following Southold Town Police Vehicle Town Guidelines and Rates, effective
immediately:
SOUTHOLD TOWN POllCE
VEHICLE TOWING GUIDELINES AND RATE
l. PURPOSE
To establish a procedure to implement a Departmental Policy concerning Towing
and Impounds. The policy will apply to all Departmental Personnel and also to the
utilization Of Prtvate Tow Operators, The policy will set guidelines concerning the
impounding of veh;cles pursuant to accident investigations. criminal investigations,
abandoned vehicles, towing from prtvate property, parKing violations and other areas. A
Rotational Towing List comprtsed of Private Tow Operators will be maintained. This
policy will also set rates that may be charged for towing, and establishes the procedure
for prtvate Tow Operators to be added to the Police Rotational Towing list These
areas are listed separately as follows:
APPENDIX A
RATE SCHEDULE
APPENDIX B:
APPLICATION PROCESS - PRIVATE TOW OPERATORS
II TYPES OF IMPOUNDS;
A, HEADQUARTERS IMPOUND;, Certain types of impounds will be towed
(*) to Police Headquarters as follows: (*) NOTE: No impounded vehicle to be driven to
Headquarters by any departmental employee. .
1. FATALITIES/SERIOUS ACCIDENTS; Vehicle from scene of.aocident
for safety check. Dolly or Flatbed will be utilized, Police Officer/Detective
in charge Of scene will determine if PO Wrecker or Private Wrecker is
requ;red to. insure integrity 01 evidence.
2. CRIMES; Vehicle uiled in crime.
3, ARRESTS: Ordered by Police Officer at scene of incident for valid
reason, (Arrests under NYS V& T Law which mandate impound, ie,
Section 511.2, or improper registration documents, license plates, etc.)
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B.
IMPOUNDS TO TOW OPERATOR'S PREMISES:
1. ACCIDENTS: Routine Motor Vehicle Accidents not requiring further
investigation at Poiice Headquarters.
2. IllEGAllY PARKED VEHICLES: Vehicles blocking driveways.
intersections. fire zones. tow-away zones. etc.
3. HIGHWAY SAFETY HAZARDS: Vehicles creating unsafe road
conditions.
4. SAFEGUARD VEHICLE: Defendants requesting that their vehicles
be safeguarded (Vehicle not required by Police' Department).
5. DISABLED VEHICLE: Request for wrecker for disabled motorist.
6. ABANDONED/JUNK VEHICLES (Section 1224 NYS V&T Law)
These vehicles normally secured Monday through Friday during normal
business hours. UNLESS deemed a safety hazard. which must be
removed immediately.
III. REQUESTS FOR WRECKER:
A. POLICE OFFICERlCOMMUNICA TIONS: On any aCCident or other type
of incident where the disposition of the scene will be delayed for the response of the
Medical Examiner. photographs. measurements, etc., delay notification of wrecker or
inform them of approximate delay time for removal of vehicle. (NOTE: There are
additional charges after a one (1) hour delay at scene.)
B. TYPES OF REQUESTS: A request for a wrecker will be made by a
Police Officer and direeled to the Public Safety Dispatchers under the following
circumstances:
1. POLICE ROTATIONAL TOWING LIST: See Section 11- TYPES
OF IMPOUNDS, Paragraph B. Normal towing to Private Tow
Operator's premises utilizing Rotational Towing Ust for Seelor
or area in which incident occumed.
2. SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR PARTICULAR TOW OPERATOR:
If a private citizen requests a specific wrecker service and it is
available locally. and can respond within a reasonable period of
time, efforts will be made to contact same.
3. CLOSEST WRECKER: At times due to special circumstances
an officer atlhe scene of an incident has authority to utilize the
"closest" wrecker. OFFICER'S DECISION IS FINAL.
4. TRUCK ACCIDENTS: No""ally utilize closest wrecker (j that
can handle size and type of large truck(s) involved. (j See 5,
Specialized Equipment, below.
5. SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT: Separate lists are maintained
for requests for four (4) wheel drive wreckers r) and flatbed C8!
carriers (*)
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(Or NOTE: THESE lYPES OF WRECKERS ARE NOT REQUIRED
FORTHEPOUCE ROTATIONAl TOWLlST AND A TOW
OPERATOR WILL NOT LOSE HIS TURN ON LIST IF HE DOES
NOT POSSESS SAME.
C. lYPES OF WRECKERS:
1. BOOMISUNG lYPE WRECKER: Utilized for vehicles that have a free
turning axle at one end and no major elrdams, ground effect extensions,
or easily damaged body worK Can also be utilized in "tighf' towing
situations where larger trucks cannot function.
2. FLATBED/ROLL-OFF CAR CARRIER:
a. Designed for newer vehicles with extensive use of plastics, airdams
or easily damaged body wor!< that cannot be towed with conventional
slings.
b. Requires sufficient space and straight area in front or behind vehicle
to be towed in order to load.
c. Can be utilized for vehicle with no wheels or all flat tires.
D. VEHICLE REMOVAL AT SCENE:
1. HIGHWAY HAZARD: First wrecker at scene will take most
hazardously located vehicle as directed by Police Officer at
scene. If vehicle loeations are not deemed hazardous,
normally first wrecker on the scene may choose which
vehicle to remove If this does not oonflict with overall
investigation.
2. ROAD DEBRIS: Police Officer will ensure that wracker
operator clears highway of accident debris (glass, metal,
etc.) prior 10 leaving the scene. (See Section 1219(c) NYS
V&T Law.)
3. REFUSAL TO TOW: A Private Tow Operator has the right
to refuse to tow a vehicle If it is an exotic vehicle or he cannot
safely handle a particular vehicle without losing his turn on the
Rotational Towing List. Such a refusal to tow is subject to review.
4. TOWING GUIDELINES: The AM Towing Manual will be utilized
as a guide for the proper towing procedures to be followed. A copy
of same is maintained in tlle Communications Room.
N. ROTATIONS LISTS:
A ADDITIONSlDELETIONS: Additions or Deletions from the Rotational Towing
List will be maintained by the Lieutenant.
B. POSTING OF CAlLS: Communications will maintain Rotational Towing List
wilh respect to posting rotational calls. Tow operator may review same upon request
through arrangements wilh Lieutenant responsible for maintaining Rotational Towing
List. .
C. flOTATION:
1. EAST END: Entire area east of Peconic Lane.
2. ",EST END: Entire area west of Peconic Lane.
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D. DISPUTES: Disputes concerning Rotational Towing will be resolved
informally between the Chief of Police (or his designee) end the Private ToW Operator.
E. NEW ADDITION TO ROTATION LIST: Private Tow Operators wishing to
apply for addition to the Police Rotational Towing List must comply w~h specifications
set forth is APPENDIX B. APPLICATION PROCESS, '
F. REMOVAL FROM ROTATION LIST: Tow Operators may be removed from the
Police Rotational Towing List for the following reasons:
1. REFUSAL -,UNAVAILABLE - NO ANSWERffElEPHONE: Any refusal
or unavailability to respond will lose turn on rotation Iisl Three (3) refusals
or unavailabilities in a three (3) month period will be subject to review for
retention on list.
2. OVERCHARGING: Private Tow Operators who are found to violate the
Rate Schedule by overcharging may be removed from list after review.
3. NON-COMPlIANCE WITH POLICY: Privete Tow Operators who are
found to no longer comply with provisions of this local Law will be
removed from the Police Rotational Towing List and will be advised in '
Writing of the reasons for removal.
V. RELEASE OF IMPOUNDS:
A. HEADQUARTERS
1. REQUIREMENTS: Vehicles that are held as evidence or held pursuant
to legal statute (ie, Section 511.2 NYS V&T) will not be RlIeased unlesS
authorized by investigating officer, District Attorney's Office or Court
Order.
2. TIMES: Impounds released ONLY between the hours of 8:30 AM and
3:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Excluding holidays). Unusual
circumstances, requiring special arrangements for release at other times,
may be made through Impound Release Officer.
3. PAYMENT: Full payment in CASH, US POSTAL MONEY ORDER or
BANK CERTIFIED CHECK to include towing, storage and surcharge.
In~rance Company checks may payable to the Southold Town Police
Department are also acceptable. (See APPENDIX A, RATE SCHEDULE)
4. OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTATION: Proper ownership documentation
must be produced by owner of vehicle or his designee (with written
authorization for release of, v,ehicla).
5. PHYSICAL REMOVAL: Vehicles to be driven from HeadquarterS may
only be released to a perSon with a current valid driver's license and
acceptable proof of insurance for the vehicle, ie Insurance ID. This will
not apply if the vehicle is not to be moved under its own power but will
be transported by tow truck. (See Section 1204(d) NYS V&T Law).
8. PRIVATE TOW OPERATOR: Payment and release arrangements to be made
through Private Tow Operator. Releases normally accomplished during np,rrnal business
hours unless other arrangements made. Charges must comply w~h APP$NDIX A,
RATE SCHEDULE'
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SOUTHOLD TOWN POUCE TOWING AND /MPOUNDS
APPENDIX A. - RATE SCHEDULE (CURREN11
RATES:
(Maximum Amounts)
1.
WRECKERlFLAT BED/CAR CARRIER (If requested/necessary):
Day: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Night: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
$100.00
$120.00
$120.00
2. HOOKUP: (ONLY) $ 50.00
(Vehicle released after hookup - NO TOW)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: (Additional Charges)
EXAMPLES:
Four (4) Wheel Drive tow off beach
Righting overturned vehicle
Tractor Trailer/Bus towing
Special winchinglsnatch block retrieval
Retrieve from wooded area
Unusual waiUdelay at accident scene
IMPOUND TO HEADQUARTERS: (Or to Private Tow Operato~s Premise)
MILEAGE RATES FROM SCENE:
Day: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Night: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
$2.50 per mile
$3.00 per mile
$3.00 per mile
PAYMENTS - RELEASE OF IMPOUNDS:
1. HEADQUARTERS: Full payment in CASH, US POSTAL MONEY
ORDER or BANK CERTIFIED CHECK to include towing and storage.
Insurance Compariy checks made payable to the SOUTH OLD TOWN
POLICE DEPARTMENT are also acceptable.
2. PRIVATE TOW OPERATOR: Direct payment of charges to
Private Tow Operator for towing and storage.
SALES TAX: W~l not be charged on any Police Department tow.
BILLING: Tow operators will have the CC# and description on all bills that they
submit in order to get paid. Bins must be submitted within
thirty (30) deys of tow.
SOUTHOLD TOWN POUCE TOWING AND IIIPCWNDS
APPENDIX B - APPLICATIONPROCESS- PRIVATE TOW OPERATORS
INTRODUCTION:
There is no Southold Town Towing License and
Tow Operators serve at the dlreetion of the Chief of
Police. There is no contract either expres.s or imp\ied
in this service.
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1. PREMISES
A. LOCATIQN: Preml.... must be located will>ln the Town of SoUlhold.
The phy&icalloeation of too premises wi" delermin.. which Sedor
Rotationel Towing List the Tow Operator will appear on. NO MULTIPLE
LISTINGS.
B. LICENSES: Owner must hsvelhelr NYS OIlIcial Business Certllleste on
fila with th" Police Departin"nt prior to being paid.
C. LOCAL ZONING CODE: Taw operators, buslnaaa snd th.. receiving
premiSllS must, respectivalY. be alther Pre-Exl8ting, Non-Conftmning or
maet current Tawn of Southold Zoning Standards. Must possess
Certificate of Occupancy.
D. INSURANCE: Premises must possess ~ability insurance or equlvalenL
E. FENCED YARD: A sec:ure fenced yard fOr the storage of Impounded
vehicles Ji.I!slt'requlred, however. It 18 _Iv recommended. Impounded
vehicles removad without paymant will nat be entertained criminally and
must be acted upon by the Tow Operator in Civil Court.
2. TOW VEHICLE: Must be S!!!!W and ODerBted by business seeking addition
to Rotational Tow List Tow Vehicle must be brought to Police
Headquarters for inspection. 8usiness name must appear on v9hicle.
A. TYPE OF WRECKER: EbJ: of the following typea of Wreckers may be
utiliZed for addition to PoIic:a Rotslional Towing List. The minimum
requirements are:
(1) 800m/Slina Tvoe Wred<er.
a. Four (4) Ton Boom
b. Dally Wheels:
c. Broom $J1d Shovel
d. Fire Eldinguiaher
e. Insurance (On Hook/Liability)
f Property Registered and NYS Inspection
(2) Flatbed/Roll-Off CaT Carrier.
a. Broom and Shovel
b. Fire Extinguisher
c. Insurance (On Bed-Hook/Liability)
d. Properly Registered and NYS Inspection
3. AVAILABILITY: Tow Operators must be availabla twanty-fOur hours
per day including Saturday. Sunday and Holidays. Separate
lists are not maintained fOr daytime business hours only.
Night telephone numbers or beeper numbers must be provided
lor communication purposes. Beeper must be answered within three (3)
minutes. Must respond within 45 minutes time - MAXIMUM. Only one (1)
Police Rotational List is maintained. Separate lists fOr Accidents and Tow-
Aways, ie, Parking, Abandoned/Junk Vehicles. are not maintained.
B.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: COwlcilman Murphy, Councilman Romsnelli. Justice Evans,
Councilwpman Hussie, SuperviSor eohlulm.
This re~lutJon was duly ADOPTED.