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FL S0786

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Greg Evers

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands towing authorization to include designated representatives of cooperative associations and homeowners' associations, in addition to existing condominium association representatives.

  • Establishes new procedures for removing vehicles or vessels parked longer than 5 days on private property without posted tow-away zone signs, requiring written notice attached to the vehicle or vessel and law enforcement verification through a police report before the 5-day removal period begins.

  • Requires towing notices affixed directly to vehicles (windshield) or vessels (port side) to be at least 8 by 10 inches, weatherproofed, and clearly state the date posted and that removal will occur 5 days after law enforcement documents notice compliance.

  • Permits removal without tow-away zone signage when a vehicle or vessel restricts business operations, obstructs a private driveway on a public right-of-way, or has been parked for more than 5 days after proper notice and law enforcement verification.

  • Updates penalty provisions to reference amended subsection numbers, maintaining first-degree misdemeanor and third-degree felony classifications for specific towing violations.

Legislative Description

Towing of Vehicles and Vessels

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries3/5/2015
Transportation2/13/2015

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