FL S0910

Local governments must refund vehicle owners for any unused portion of paid parking time on public property, or carry over the unused time to benefit the next paying parker if a refund is not possible

Vehicles parked in violation of local parking laws on streets, roadways, or highways cannot be towed until at least 12 hours after being parked

Vehicle owners cannot be issued a traffic citation until at least 2 hours after a parking meter or allotted time has expired in metered or timed public parking spaces, lots, or garages

Local governments are prohibited from allowing private business entities to use public property for private parking purposes for a fee

The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not prohibit counties or municipalities from otherwise regulating vehicle parking on public property under their jurisdiction