Any vehicle otherwise legally parked but obstructing access to a public utility manhole or pole, obstructing access to a drain inlet or sewer manhole, or obstructing passage of an over-size vehicular load may be moved under emergency conditions at the direction of a peace officer by means of towing or otherwise to a location not to exceed 300 feet away from such interference. The peace officer authorizing such parked vehicle to be moved shall affix a notice in writing to the vehicle on which shall be noted the location from which the vehicle has been moved and the location to which the vehicle has been moved and the reason for the move. Such tow shall be at the expense and liability of the person or utility making the request. The police department shall maintain a record of this information. (1961 code § 11.52.060.)