No vehicle shall be removed from the street or other place under the provisions of this chapter except upon the order of a police officer acting in accordance with the law; provided, however, that a police officer may, when so requested by the owner or operator of a motor vehicle that is inoperative, on or off the highway, or other place, but not in violation of law, transmit the owner’s or operator’s request for two car services to a towing company designated by the chief of police. (Ord. 1663 NCS §1, 1986.)