Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 595 - Department of Public Safety › Chapter 25 - Wreckers and Towing Services › Subchapter 5 - All Wrecker Operators › Section 595:25-5-2 - Equipment requirements for all classes of wrecker vehicles

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
All
				Wrecker Vehicles.
Each wrecker which is used by an operator in the
				performance of a wrecker or towing service shall be equipped with the
				following:
(1)
Fire
				Extinguisher.
One (1) or more dry chemical, B.C. rating, fire
				extinguisher having a minimum of ten pounds (10 lbs.) total capacity, which
				shall be mounted and readily accessible.
(2)
Flashing light.
At least one
				(1) amber rotating or flashing light, mounted and centered above the cab of the
				vehicle, visible from 360 degrees or on a light bar, and approved by an officer
				of the Department. The amber rotating light is for use only at the scene of an
				emergency or where a traffic hazard exists and there is the necessity to warn
				approaching vehicles, such as at a routine vehicle pickup [47 O.S. §
				12-218.1]. In addition to the required amber rotating light, the wrecker may be
				equipped with a red or blue flashing light, or a combination of red and blue
				flashing lights, for use only at the scene of an emergency [47 O.S. §
				12-218.1]; provided, on any wrecker vehicle approved after July 15, 2005, the
				red or blue light, or the combination of red and blue flashing lights, shall be
				on a separate switch from the amber light. Under no circumstances are any of
				the rotating or flashing red or blue lights intended for use when traveling on
				the streets or highways [47 O.S. § 12-218.1]. White rotating lights are
				not authorized under Oklahoma statutes.
(3)
Chains.
Two (2) chains of
				sufficient grade to assist in securing the towed vehicle.
(4)
Broom.
One (1) push-type
				broom, suitable for clearing debris from the road.
(5)
Shovel.
One (1) shovel,
				suitable for clearing debris from the road.
(6)
Tire Chains.
One (1) set of
				tire chains, mud and snow tires or other device to assist wrecker to maintain
				traction in mud, snow, or ice.
(7)
Warning Devices.
Warning devices, applicable to trucks as required
				in 47 O.S. § 12-407, capable of protecting the scene of a collision by day
				or night.
(8)
Lighting for
				Towed Vehicle.
Wreckers must be equipped to operate a towed vehicle's
				stop, turn and clearance lights (if applicable), or be equipped with a light
				bar or other lighting equipment to comply with lighting requirements for
				vehicles. When used, the light bar or tow lights shall be affixed securely to
				the towed vehicle to assure a minimum of movement while traveling on the
				highway and to prevent any damage to the towed vehicle.
(9)
Safety Chains or Straps.
Two
				(2) safety chains or wheel straps of sufficient capacity to keep the towed
				vehicle attached to the wrecker in the event of disengagement.
(10)
Additional Equipment.
Each
				operator of a roll back wrecker shall secure towed vehicles with four-point tie
				downs. Operators of other wrecker vehicle types shall secure towed vehicles in
				accordance with wrecker vehicle chassis recommendations.
(11)
Approved dolly use.
When a
				wrecker dolly is used as the lift or towing device, both the wrecker dolly and
				the wrecker shall first be approved and licensed as a unit by the Department.
				In addition to the requirements in (a) of this Section for all wreckers, a
				wrecker dolly towing vehicle shall also be equipped at a minimum with the
				following:
(A) A ball or pintle hook of
				sufficient size and capacity to safely control the wrecker dolly, securely
				fastened to the appropriate frame member of the wrecker.
(B) Two safety chains of sufficient capacity
				to keep the wrecker dolly attached to the wrecker in the event of hitch
				failure.
(12)
Safety Apparel.
A minimum of (1) one high-visibility safety
				apparel (vest, jacket or shirt), per wrecker vehicle, in compliance with 2009
				MUTCD section 6D.03.
(13)
Safety Apparel while in right-of-way.
Each wrecker operator or
				driver shall wear high visibility safety apparel, in compliance with 2009 MUTCD
				section 6D.03, when working in any highway right-of-way.