When an auto accident occurs, police departments utilize a system called a rotation tow program to systematically clear the roadway. This program replaces unsafe competitive practices with a strict, fair, and organized schedule. Police dispatch will contact the company currently sitting on "top" of the rotation list. Upon arrival, the tow operator will function as an extension of the first responders. Operators must wait for police authorization before hooking up a car. The vehicle is then towed directly to the dispatched company's pre-approved storage facility.