The operator of a wrecker or tow vehicle may stop the wrecker or tow vehicle where it obstructs traffic when the operator:
(a)
Is engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle; and
(b)
Takes the precautionary measures required by this section.
(2)
A person commits the offense of failure to take precautions when obstructing traffic with a tow vehicle or wrecker if the person is operating a wrecker or tow vehicle engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle and the operator does not do all of the following:
(a)
Determine that the salvaging operation requires stopping the wrecker or tow vehicle in the roadway.
The offense described in this section, failure to take precautions when obstructing traffic with a tow vehicle or wrecker, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §815; 1985 c.71 §9]