New Rules for Towing and Vehicle Storage in Jacksonville

Original title: ORD-MC re Towing & Storage of Vehicles or Vessels; Repealing Pt 12 (Wrecker Facilities & Charges) & Pt 13 (Towing on Private Property), Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code; Creating a New Pt 12 (Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Public Property), Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code, to Update & Clarify Provisions Related to Nonconsensual Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Public Property; Creating a New Pt 13 (Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Private Property), Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Ord Code, to Update & Clarify Provisions Related to Nonconsensual Towing & Storage of Vehicles & Vessels from Private Property; Prov for Codification Instructions (MacGillis) (Introduced by CM Gay) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso & Miller) 4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU 5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/5/26 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/15/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 6/15/26 R Amend/Approve 6-0 6/16/26 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0 6/23/26 CO Amend/Approve 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26

June 23, 2026

Towing Traffic Code Local Government Vehicle Storage Public Safety

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The Frame

What this does

These changes clarify your rights and the rules towing companies must follow if your vehicle is towed from public or private property.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.

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Summary

This ordinance updates city laws regarding how vehicles and boats are towed and stored when removed from public or private property without the owner's permission. It replaces old regulations with clearer rules to better manage nonconsensual towing practices.

Why It Matters

These changes clarify your rights and the rules towing companies must follow if your vehicle is towed from public or private property.

Key Facts

The ordinance repeals and replaces existing sections of the Jacksonville Traffic Code (Chapter 804) regarding towing.
New rules specifically address nonconsensual towing from both public and private property.
The legislation was unanimously approved by the City Council on June 23, 2026.

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