Pursuant to the authority of RCW 46.55.113, whenever the driver of a vehicle is arrested for violation of RCW 46.20.342 (driving while license is suspended and/or revoked (DWLS/DWLR)), or RCW 46.20.420 (operation of vehicle under other license or permit prohibited while license is suspended or revoked), the vehicle is subject to impoundment at the business location of a registered tow truck operator at the direction of the county sheriff or one of his deputies. The county sheriff's office, with the approval of the board of county commissioners, shall negotiate and contract with one or more properly licensed and authorized tow truck operators to tow, store and release vehicles impounded under this chapter. At minimum, this contract for services shall include a provision that indemnifies the county, and its officials, from liability for any damages caused to the impounded vehicle during its tow or storage. (Ord. 1999-08)