Owner or Operator Authorization

Section 1715.120  Owner or Operator Authorization a)         Personal Authorization from Vehicle Owner or Operator When the vehicle owner or operator has personally authorized a safety relocator to provide towing, storage or incidental services with respect to a vehicle to which this Part applies: 1)         If the vehicle owner or operator of the vehicle is present at the scene and not incapacitated, incompetent or otherwise unable to sign, the safety relocator shall obtain the signature of the vehicle owner or operator; 2)         If the vehicle owner or operator of the vehicle is not present at the scene, or is otherwise incapacitated, incompetent or unable to sign, the safety relocator shall: A)        Make a record of: i)          The name, mailing address and telephone number of the person giving the authorization; ii)         The date and time authorization was given; and iii)        The driver's license, social security, or other unique identifying number of the person by whom the authorization was given; and B)        Transmit the name of the commercial vehicle safety relocator, its business address and telephone number, the address of the location to which the vehicle will be relocated, and the cost of all relocation, storage and any other fees, without limitation, that the commercial vehicle safety relocator will charge for its services to: i)          The law enforcement agency having jurisdiction; or ii)         The insurance agent for the vehicle owner or operator. b)         Third Party Authorization A third party, acting as agent for the owner or operator of a vehicle, may give authorization as required by Section 18d-120(a) of the Law, provided the agent is responsible for payment of, or approves, all charges for towing, storage and incidental services so authorized.  Examples of third parties include motor clubs, repair shops, body shops and vehicle dealers.