Who is responsible for quickly and safely removing vehicles involved in the incident?

The choice of towing and recovery as the responsible party for quickly and safely removing vehicles involved in an incident is well-founded. Towing and recovery professionals are specifically trained to handle vehicles involved in traffic incidents, ensuring that they are removed in a manner that minimizes further risk to other road users and responders at the scene. Their expertise includes assessing the situation to determine the safest way to tow a vehicle, mitigating potential hazards, and managing any necessary coordination with law enforcement and other emergency responders to facilitate the recovery process.

Each of the other roles mentioned, while critical in their own right, do not focus primarily on the removal of vehicles from the scene. Traffic control personnel are responsible for managing traffic flow and ensuring safety for both responders and civilians; incident commanders oversee the overall response and strategy at the incident scene; and emergency medical responders focus on providing medical care to victims. Thus, towing and recovery stands out as the key responders tasked specifically with vehicle removal during traffic incidents.