Turlock, CA Business Licensing & Operations: Towing Companies (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Owners, operators, attendants
- Background check
- Fingerprinting required
- Term
- 1 year, renews Jan. 1
- Issued by
- Chief of Police
Summary
Turlock requires tow car owners, operators, and attendants working police rotation calls to hold a city permit, pass a fingerprint background check, and meet storage and insurance standards.
No person shall own or operate a tow car or towing service for a Turlock Police rotation call without first obtaining a permit as provided by this chapter. Every owner or operator of a tow car or towing service shall obtain a permit as provided by this chapter for each and every qualified employee or attendant.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4937289; v6 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
Anyone owning or operating a tow car or towing service for a Turlock Police rotation call must obtain a permit before operating, and every qualified employee or attendant needs one too. Applicants are fingerprinted for a background check, must be at least 18 with a clean record on violent or theft-related crimes in the past five years, and must carry required insurance. Permits run on a calendar year, are non-transferable, and can be revoked by the Chief of Police for noncompliance.
Violations & Fines
Operating a tow car or towing service on the police rotation without a permit is prohibited; the Chief of Police may revoke a permit after 10 days' written notice, and rejected/revoked applicants can't reapply for 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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