Trespass Tow — Defective Signage Under §715.07
Florida Statute §715.07(2)(a)5 requires private-property owners to post conspicuous notice signs at each entrance and at conspicuous locations on the lot, at least 18 inches by 24 inches with 2-inch high lettering, stating the property is restricted, the towing company name and phone, and that vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. A tow performed without compliant signage is illegal, the owner is liable for the tow/storage fees plus statutory damages, and the citation/invoice is unenforceable.
Legal basis
Florida Statute §715.07(2)(a)5
Sample appeal wording
TO: [TOW COMPANY / SHERIFF'S TOW HEARING UNIT] RE: Vehicle [PLATE] towed [DATE/TIME] from [LOCATION] Demand for refund and dismissal pursuant to Florida Statute §715.07. §715.07(2)(a)5, Fla. Stat., conditions a lawful trespass tow on the posting at each driveway access of a sign not less than 18" × 24", with 2" lettering, identifying the towing company and its phone number, in addition to language that unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. The lot from which my vehicle was removed lacked conforming signage on [DATE] as documented in the attached photographs (Exhibits A–D), specifically: [NO SIGN AT ENTRANCE / SIGN UNDERSIZED AT ___" × ___" / LETTERING ___" / TOW COMPANY NAME OR NUMBER MISSING]. Because the signage prerequisites of §715.07 were not met, the tow was unlawful. I demand: (1) immediate refund of all tow and storage charges; (2) dismissal of any associated citation; and (3) statutory attorney's fees if litigation is required, as authorized by §715.07(4). Governing by certified mail. [NAME] / [DATE]
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- Florida Statute §715.07
- Stetson Advocacy Journal — Towing Litigation in Florida (2021)
- Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida