Section 2430.1 Of Article 3.3. Tow Truck Drivers From California Vehicle Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.3.
2430.1
. As used in this article, each of the following terms has
the following meaning:
(a) "Tow truck driver" means a person who operates a tow truck,
who renders towing service or emergency road service to motorists
while involved in freeway service patrol operations, pursuant to an
agreement with a regional or local entity, and who has or will have
direct and personal contact with the individuals being transported or
assisted. As used in this subdivision, "towing service" has the same
meaning as defined in Section 2436.
(b) "Employer" means a person or organization that employs those
persons defined in subdivision (a), or who is an owner-operator who
performs the activity specified in subdivision (a), and who is
involved in freeway service patrol operations pursuant to an
agreement or contract with a regional or local entity.
(c) "Regional or local entity" means a public organization
established as a public transportation planning entity pursuant to
Title 7.1 (commencing with Section 66500) of the Government Code or
authorized to impose a transaction and use tax for transportation
purposes by the Public Utilities Code or the service authority for
freeway emergencies described in Section 2551 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
(d) "Emergency road service" has the same meaning as defined in
Section 2436.
(e) "Freeway service patrol" has the same meaning as defined in
Section 2561 of the Streets and Highways Code.