§ 316-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BOOT

To clamp, affix or lock a booting device onto the wheel of a motor vehicle to prevent the wheel from rotating, thereby immobilizing the vehicle.

HOOKUP

Each and every step and action to be taken to totally secure and engage the vehicle to be towed to a tow truck has been completely and finally taken so as to allow the operator of the tow truck to immediately remove and tow the vehicle in conformity with efficient and safe operating procedures.

OPERATOR

Any individual, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, group, corporation, any other legal entity or combination of entities that provide the service of moving a motor vehicle by another vehicle for hire or the storage of vehicles after towing, or the service of booting and shall include, without limitation, owners of towing trucks, their agents and employees.

PRIVATELY OWNED REAL PROPERTY

Real property owned by any individual, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, group, corporation or any legal entity or combination of entities whatsoever, and shall include, without limitation, shopping centers, parking lots, apartment houses and land used for commercial purposes.

TOWING

The moving of a motor vehicle by another vehicle for hire.

TOWING TRUCK

A vehicle that:

A. 

Is towing or transporting; or

B. 

Is equipped with crane, winch or other device designed to raise a vehicle or the front or rear end thereof.