New Rules for Towing Companies: Faster Lien Notices and Fee Processing

Original title: ORD-MC re the Timeline for Wrecker Firms to Comply with a Notice of Lien; Amend Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Pt 12 (Wrecker Facilities & Charges), Sec 804.1204 (Towing, Other Services & Storage Charges; Notice by the Sheriff), to Reduce the Time for a Wrecker to Send the Notice of Lien Re an Impounded Vehicle or Vessel & to Reduce the Delay in Charging Towing Administrative Fees; Amend Ch 804 (Jacksonville Traffic Code), Pt 13 (Towing on Private Property), Sec 804.1306 (Establishment of Rates) to Reduce the Time for a Wrecker to Send the Notice of Lien Re an Impounded Vehicle or Vessel & to Reduce the Delay in Charging Towing Administrative Fees (Young) (Introduced by CM Gay) 1/28/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU 2/3/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/3/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/4/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/4/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/11/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 2/18/25 R Amend/Approve 5-0 2/19/25 TEU Amend/Approve 7-0 2/25/25 CO Amend/Approve 18-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 2/11/25

Record date · February 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance updates the Jacksonville Traffic Code to require towing companies to send lien notices for vehicles or vessels more quickly. It also reduces the waiting period before these companies can charge administrative fees.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners whose property is will receive legal notice of a lien sooner, and towing companies are now subject to stricter timelines for processing administrative fees.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Vehicle and vessel owners

Owners will receive lien notifications for impounded property on an accelerated schedule.

Directly affected

Wrecker and towing firms

These companies must adjust their administrative processes to comply with shorter deadlines for lien notices and fee assessments.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter 804 of the Jacksonville Traffic Code, specifically parts 12 and 13.
Towing companies are now required to send a Notice of Lien for impounded vehicles or vessels in a shorter timeframe than previously mandated.
The delay period allowed for charging administrative towing fees has been reduced.
The ordinance applies to both general wrecker facilities and towing services operating on private property.

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The legislation was approved by the City Council with an 18-0 vote on February 25, 2025.
A public hearing regarding this ordinance was held on February 11, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this affect me if my car is towed?

You should receive a formal from the towing company sooner than you would have under the old rules.

Does this change how much I am charged for a tow?

The ordinance focuses on the timeline for sending notices and the delay before fees can be charged, rather than setting specific dollar amounts for the fees themselves.

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