The provisions of the preceding section shall not apply in case of a bona fide emergency
resulting from a mechanical breakdown or an accident when the vehicle is being towed
to the nearest garage or repair shop which can furnish the required service. In such
case the connection may consist solely of a chain, rope or cable of not over 15 feet
in length between vehicles; provided that a licensed operator shall be at the controls
of the towed vehicle to brake, steer and control the lights thereof and that there
shall be displayed upon the center of the connection a red flag or cloth not less
than 12 inches both in length and width or, if the emergency towing is being done
at night, in lieu of a red flag or cloth there shall be displayed a lighted red lamp
or lighted lantern. (Code 1963, Sec. 22-219, as amended by Ord. No. 2388, 6/26/79,
Sec. 5)
