ORDINANCE NO. BL2008-117

An ordinance amending Chapter 6.80 of the Metropolitan Code to require wrecker operators to keep the wrecker boom in its full, upright position except while in the process of towing of a vehicle.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. Chapter 6.80 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following new Section 6.80.455:

“6.80.455 Wrecker booms.
All persons operating a wrecker upon any street, road, highway or thoroughfare shall keep the wrecker boom in its full, upright position except while the wrecker is actually in the process of towing a vehicle.”

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Vivian Wilhoite

Amendment No. 1
To
Ordinance No. BL2008-117

Madam President:

I move to amend Ordinance No. BL2008-117 by amending Section 1 by deleting the provisions of the new Code Section 6.80.455, and substituting in lieu thereof the following new provisions:

“6.80.455 Wrecker booms.

All persons operating a wrecker upon any street, road, highway or thoroughfare shall keep the wrecker boom/wheel lift in its full, upright vertical or retracted/stowed position, or, for wreckers with undercarriage/rollback wheel lifts, shall keep the wheel lift fully retracted, except while the wrecker is actually in the process of towing a vehicle.”

Sponsored by: Vivian Wilhoite, Duane Dominy

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	February 5, 2008
Passed First Reading:	February 5, 2008
Referred to:	Public Safety Committee
Deferred to March 18, 2008:	February 19, 2008
Amended:	March 18, 2008
Passed Second Reading:	March 18, 2008
Passed Third Reading:	April 1, 2008
Approved:	April 9, 2008
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