1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), each tow truck must carry proper safety equipment. Proper equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following:

   1. (1) At least one 10 pound or two 5 pound multiple purpose fire extinguisher, in good working condition;
   2. (2) Magnetic tow lights, unless wireless, with appropriate cable and cushions to protect a vehicle's finish;
   3. (3) Tow dollies as appropriate;
   4. (4) Straps and tie downs as specified by the tow truck manufacturer;
   5. (5) Gloves;
   6. (6) Wheel chocks;
   7. (7) Five gallon trash receptacle;
   8. (8) Broom and shovel;
   9. (9) Thirty-six inch crow bar; and
   10. (10) Triangle reflectors, flares, cones, safety lights or other appropriate safety signals.
2. (b) Tow trucks permitted under §86.203 are exempt from the requirements of subsections (a)(3), (a)(7), and (a)(9).

3. (c) Each tow truck shall:

   1. (1) have a legible manufacturer's data plate indicating the capacity of the boom, the winch or the carry mechanism; or
   2. (2) have a document in the truck from the manufacturer stating the capacity of the boom, the winch or the carry mechanism.
4. (d) Every hydraulic line on each tow truck must be free of leaks and be in good working condition free of defects.
5. (e) The winch must not exceed the capacity of the boom or leak oil.
6. (f) The cables must be as specified by the manufacturer and be in good condition, within manufacturer guidelines.
7. (g) Each tow truck must have a copy of the annual state inspection.
8. (h) Tow trucks placed in service after May 1, 2008, must contain the original manufacturer's warning labels on the truck, truck bed, winches, and all other accessories.

Source Note:The provisions of this §86.1000 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2940.