Tow trucks are not to respond to the scene of a crash in West Penn Township unless they are specifically called to do so.

The matter came to light at Monday morning’s board of supervisors meeting, which saw members from three towing companies in attendance.

Tow companies in attendance were Soley’s Towing and Nothstein Towing, both of New Ringgold, and Hope’s Collision & 24 Hr Towing, of Tamaqua.

Board Chairman Tony Prudenti said he’s been receiving complaints from people that tow companies are driving too fast and going to the scene of crashes without being called.

“It’s just getting a little out of control,” said Prudenti, who added tow companies aren’t supposed to go to the scene of a crash unless they’re called.

Township police Chief Brian Johnson said the police department will have zero tolerance when it come to traffic violations.

“I advised them that anybody that does this will be cited,” Johnson said. “We’re going to be very proactive with vehicle violations.”

Another issue is pulling tractor-trailers up the road with a little tow truck, and one company said they had an issue with an aggressive driver in their company, which has since been addressed.

Regardless of the situation, Supervisor Tim Houser said safety is the issue.

Prudenti said they need to come up with some kind of solution, one of which could be having a fenced-in area.

Houser said it appeared as if the question was, “Is the right piece of equipment being used for the job?”

Johnson said he will review and re-evaluate the policy to make it current.

Board solicitor Paul J. Datte suggested the three companies get together to try to come up with suggestions for the policy.