I called a AAA flat-bed a few years ago to tow my '65 Formula S shortly after purchase. The driver finally shows up and when I tell him I need a tow over 100 miles, he comes up with the "fact" he can't tow it because the tags were expired!
Being a former CHP officer (South Los Angeles office) I called his bluff and explained to him only vehicles that have their tires touching the pavement are required to be registered. A flat bed bed truck would insure the tires were never near the pavement.
Regardless, it's a moot point, a tow truck can certainly tow any vehicle regardless of registration status. The guy just didn't want to tow the vehicle that far, I would guess. But since I caught him in a big lie, he had to follow through on the tow.
