R13-3-1104. Required Equipment

A. A light-duty tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 feet of recovery straps or 5/16-inch diameter chains with a hook on each end of each section. The straps or chains shall have an identifiable mark indicating a minimum working load limit strength of 3,900 pounds. B. A medium-duty tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 feet of recovery straps or 3/8-inch diameter chains with a hook on each end of each section. The straps or chains shall have an identifiable mark indicating a minimum working load limit strength of 7,100 pounds. C. A heavy-duty tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 feet of recovery straps or 1/2-inch diameter chains with a hook on each end of each section. The straps or chains shall have an identifiable mark indicating a minimum working load limit strength of 12,000 pounds. D. A semi-trailer or flatbed shall be equipped with “T” slots, eye bolts, “D” rings, or other means for attaching chains or straps, and four tie-down chains or straps with appropriate attachment hooks. E. All tow trucks shall be equipped with: 1. Appropriate load securement devices if equipped with a wheel-lift, under-lift, tow bar, tow plate, or tow sling. 2. A warning light assembly with a minimum of two light emitting sources. The lights shall: a. Be mounted on the tow truck as high as practical and be visible from the front and rear of the tow truck for a distance of 100 feet under normal atmospheric conditions; b. Show amber to the front and amber or red to the rear; and c. Be wired independently of all other electrical circuits. 3. A minimum of two work lamps. The lamps shall: a. Have clear lenses; b. Be capable of illuminating the area directly behind the tow truck for a distance of 50 feet; and c. Be wired independently of all other electrical circuits. 4. Two portable lamps consisting of tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and emergency flashers, if a tow truck is equipped with a wheel-lift, under-lift, tow bar, tow plate or tow sling. Each portable lamp shall be visible from 100 feet under normal atmospheric conditions and comply with A.R.S. §§ 28-925(A), 28-927, and 28-939. 5. One rear-vision mirror on each side of the tow truck. Each mirror shall have a minimum surface area of 24 square inches. 6. An operational battery-powered electric lantern or a two- cell flashlight. 7. A fire extinguisher having an Underwriter’s Laboratories rating of 10 B:C or higher. The fire extinguisher shall be filled, readily accessible for use, and mounted securely to the tow truck. 8. A steering wheel securement device of sufficient strength to lock the steering mechanism in a straight, forward position, if a tow truck is equipped with a wheel-lift, under-lift, tow bar, tow plate or tow sling.