* A valid New York State driver's license
* A valid CDL (commercial driver's license) if the vehicle being towed exceeds certain weight limits
* A properly registered and insured tow truck
* A properly attached safety chain or cable between the tow truck and the vehicle being towed
* A working emergency brake on the tow truck
* A working horn and lights on the tow truck
* A fire extinguisher on the tow truck
* A first aid kit on the tow truck
* A sign on the tow truck displaying the name and contact information of the towing company
* A warning sign on the vehicle being towed indicating that it is being towed
