Conditions for person other than owner of motor vehicle to request towing. If towing is requested by a person other than the owner, or an agent of the owner, of the motor vehicle or a law enforcement officer:
1. The person requesting the towing must be the owner of the real property from which the vehicle is towed or his authorized agent and must sign a specific request for the towing. For the purposes of this section, the operator is not an authorized agent of the owner of the real property.
2. The area from which the vehicle is to be towed must be appropriately posted in accordance with state or local requirements.
3. Notice must be given to the appropriate law enforcement agency pursuant to state and local requirements.
4. The operator may be directed to terminate the towing by a law enforcement officer.
Last modified: February 26, 2006