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Council gives police discretion to require in‑city impound lots for tow contractors; ordinance passes unanimously
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance permitting the Norman Police Department to require tow services on its record rotation to maintain an office and impound lot in Norman; the change was framed as reducing burdens on residents who otherwise must retrieve impounded vehicles outside the city or county.
The council considered an ordinance (requested by the police) that enables the police department to set operational rules for the city’s record rotation list of wrecker/towing services and requires rotation firms to maintain an office and impound lot within Norman city limits so residents do not have to travel outside the city or county to retrieve vehicles.
City Attorney staff cited Oklahoma statute (Title 47 O.S. §952(c)) as authority that permits a governing body to determine wrecker…
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