Non-consensual towing from private property, other services and storage charges; notice.
Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 804.1306
in effectSec. 804.1306. - Non-consensual towing from private property, other services and storage charges; notice.
(a) Standard charges for towing and storage or other services related to the towing and storage of trespass vehicles and trespass vessels shall be charged by the towing-storage operator to the owner of the vehicle or vessel, pursuant to F.S. §§ 125.0103, 166.043, 713.78, and 715.07.
(b) Whenever a towing-storage operator tows or stores a trespass vehicle or trespass vessel under this Part, the towing-storage operator shall within five business days from the date of such direction notify in writing, by certified mail, the registered owner of the vehicle or vessel, the insurance company insuring the vehicle or vessel, and any and all lienholders of record (as appears on the vehicle or vessel registration or as disclosed by the records in the State Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles). The notice shall contain the date and time of towing, the name of the registered owner of the vehicle or vessel, the name of the towing-storage operator and the address at which the towed vehicle or vessel is stored. In the event a towed vehicle has a temporary license tag affixed to it, the towing-storage operator shall, if possible, provide the same notice required herein within five business days to the entity to which the temporary license tag was issued.
(c) At the request of a registered owner of a vehicle or vessel towed or stored under this subsection, for their vehicle or vessel to be moved to another location, charges shall be negotiated between the owner and the towing-storage operator.
(d) Charges for towing or storage of a trespass vehicle or trespass vessel or other services performed pursuant to this Part and the category of wrecker service shall be determined by the vehicle or vessel to be towed or service to be performed, shall apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and shall not exceed the rates set forth in www.jaxsheriff.org/fees for the following:
1. Towing and Service Charges.
A. Category A (gross weight of up to and including 10,000 pounds):
(1) Category A Wrecker:
a. Motorcycles, cars, pickups (through light duty—one ton with single rear axles), small camper trailers, trailers with single axles; includes sling, rollback or dollies—rate plus amount per mile.
b. All other vehicles or vessels within the category; includes sling, rollback or dollies—rate plus amount per mile.
(2) Category A Storage (after the first six hours):
a. Motorcycles—rate per 24-hour day or fraction thereof inside or outside.
b. All others in Category:
i. Outside—rate per 24-hour day or fraction thereof.
ii. Inside—rate per 24-hour day or fraction thereof, only when vehicle or vessel owner specifies or when necessary for protection from weather.
B. Category B (gross weight over 10,000 pounds and up to and including 19,500 pounds):
(1) Category B Wrecker:
a. One-ton through two-ton trucks and camper trailers—rate per hour (no mileage charge). Time starts when wrecker leaves the shop; time ends when wrecker service is complete and wrecker returns to shop.
b. Motor homes with dual rear wheels, tandem axles—rate per hour (no mileage charge). Time starts when wrecker leaves the shop; time ends when wrecker service is complete and wrecker returns to shop.
c. All other vehicles or vessels within the category—rate per hour (no mileage charge). Time starts when wrecker leaves the shop; time ends when wrecker service is complete and wrecker returns to shop.
(2) Category B Storage (after the first six hours):
a. Outside—rate per 24-hour day or fraction thereof.
b. Inside—rate per 24-hour day or fraction thereof, only when vehicle or vessel owner specifies or when necessary for protection from weather.
C. Category C (gross weight of more than 19,500 pounds):
(1) Category C Wrecker:
a. Two and one-half ton trucks and up, semis, buses, mobile homes, and similar vehicle types—rate per hour (no mileage charge). Time starts when wrecker leaves the shop; time ends when wrecker service is complete and wrecker returns to shop.
b. All other vehicles or vessels within the category—rate per hour (no mileage charge). Time starts when wrecker leaves the shop; time ends when wrecker service is complete and wrecker returns to shop.
(2) Category C Storage (after the first six hours):
a. Semi-tractor—rate per day or fraction thereof.
b. Semi-trailer—rate per day or fraction thereof.
c. All other vehicles or vessels within the category—rate per day or fraction thereof.
2. Other Service Charges or Fees. In addition to towing and service charges described in subsection 1., above, and administrative fees described in subsection 3., below, the following service charges and fees may apply.
A. Electric vehicle (EV) storage in isolation areas: rate per 24-hour day or fraction thereof, and the storage location must be approved by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Wrecker Compliance Officer.
B. Front-end loader: rate per hour, includes operator. Time starts when loader leaves the shop; time ends when loader service complete and loader returns to shop.
C. Super Heavy Wrecker Rotator (only when rotator feature is necessary for the service not as routine wrecker): rate per hour, includes operator. Time starts when Rotator leaves the shop; time ends when Rotator service complete and Rotator returns to shop.
D. Mini Excavator, skid-steer, forklift, street sweeper: rate per hour, includes operator. Time starts when Bobcat, skid-steer, forklift, and/ or street sweeper leaves the shop; time ends when service of the particular equipment is complete and particular equipment is returned to shop.
E. Tractor required for towing a trailer: rate per hour, includes operator. Time starts when tractor to be used to tow trailer leaves the shop; time ends when tractor towing service is complete and tractor returns to shop.
F. Lowboys: rate per hour includes operator and tractor, no mileage charges. Time starts when Lowboy leaves the shop; time ends when Lowboy service is complete and Lowboy returns to shop.
G. Crash Wrap Fee: one-time fee per vehicle if requested by real property owner.
3. Administrative Fees. In addition to towing and service charges described in subsection 1. and the other service charges and fees described in subsection 2. above, the following administration fees may apply.
A. Internet research fee. Towing-storage operators may charge an internet research fee per vehicle or vessel, but only when such research is necessary to establish ownership of the vehicle or vessel—this fee shall not exceed the rate found in www.jaxsheriff.org/fees.
B. Notice fee. Towing-storage operators may, after the first 48 hours, charge a reasonable fee for advertising notice, for research needed to prepare notice, and for the mailing by certified mail of the notices, to registered owners, insurers, and lien holders of record as required by F.S. § 713.78(4), but the fee shall not exceed the rate found in www.jaxsheriff.org/fees.
C. Lien release fee. Towing-storage operators may, after the first 48 hours, charge a lien release fee not to exceed $250.00 as allowed by F.S. 713.78(2)(a).
D. Cost of sale fee. Towing-storage operators may charge cost of sale fees associated with the public sale not to exceed $200 per vehicle or vessel.
E. Non-business hours gate fee. Towing-storage operators may charge a non-business hours (6:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m., seven days per week) gate fee per visit. However, no such fee shall be charged for the recovery of prescription medication or prescription glasses, child car seats, oxygen tanks or any type of medical equipment or life necessity items. No gate fee shall be charged when complete payment is tendered for a vehicle or vessel being retrieved.
(e) Charges, Rates and Fees all-inclusive. The charges, rates and fees described in this Part are the only charges, rates and fees allowed under this Part; no other charges, rates or fees are permitted under this Part. No additional charges or fees shall be made for special equipment or services such as double hook up, vehicle entry when locked, dropping transmission linkage, axle or drive shaft removal, dollies, trailer or flat bed, lifts, slim jims, go jacks, removing bumpers, or airing up brakes. Storage fees as set forth in this Part may be assessed after the initial six-hour period based on a 24-hour day, each day starting at the time of impound.
(Ord. 2026-358-E, § 3)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXXIIITRPA_CH804JATRCO_PT13TOSTVEVEPRPR_S804.1306NNSTOPRPROTSESTCHNOFetched: 10/27/2026