County ordinances
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Trespass Towing
Trespass towing is the towing or removal of a vehicle, without operator consent, when the vehicle is parked on private real property. The following information does not apply to vehicles which are towed under the direction of law enforcement (referred to as Nonconsensual Towing in the County’s Code of Ordinances). Please see Section 118.91 of the County’s Code of Ordinances for complete information on Volusia County’s Towing Ordinance.
Things You Should Know
- Tow operators are required to notify the Volusia County Sheriff's Office within 30 minutes of the completion of a trespass tow.
- If the registered owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle arrives at the scene prior to the vehicle being connected to the towing apparatus, the towing service may not tow the vehicle, or charge for its services.
- If the registered owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle after the vehicle has been connected to the towing apparatus, the vehicle can be recovered upon paying the tow operator a drop fee before the vehicle has left the property.
- The maximum allowable rate for a drop fee is half the rate of the tow fee. (Section 118.104(2))
If Your Vehicle Has Been Towed
- Look for towing signage in the immediate vicinity. Contact the towing service to determine if your vehicle has been towed.
- A tow-away notice must be posted which includes the name and current telephone number of the person or firm towing or removing the vehicle.
- Towing services are required to monitor phones at all times.
- If a sign is not posted, contact local law enforcement’s non-emergency line to determine if your vehicle has been towed.
- Retrieve your vehicle as soon as possible to avoid additional charges.
- The owner or the owner's representative may remove personal property or examine the vehicle without incurring a fee.
Complaints
All consumer complaints concerning excessive charges or alleged bad practices shall be referred for investigation and resolution to the Volusia County Code Enforcement office.
Fees
| Class | Service | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Class A vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating at 5,999 pounds or less or a vehicle carrying a vessel 15 feet or less in length): | ||
| Trespass tow (flat rate) | $135.00 | |
| Nonconsensual tow (flat rate) | $150.00 | |
| Trespass or nonconsensual tow, per mile over initial 10 miles, per full extra mile | $5.00 | |
| Trespass or nonconsensual tow, time spent beyond 15 min initial (15-minute block) | $35.00 | |
| Trespass or nonconsensual tow storage, inside storage per day | $40.00 | |
| Immobilization | $75.00 | |
| Trespass outside storage, per day | $30.00 | |
| Nonconsensual outside storage, per day | $35.00 | |
| Class B vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating at 6,000 pounds or more, but less than 15,000 pounds or vehicle carrying a vessel more than 15 feet, but less than 22 feet in length): | ||
| Trespass tow (flat rate) | $300.00 | |
| Nonconsensual tow | $350.00 | |
| Trespass or Nonconsensual tow, per mile over initial 10 miles, per full extra mile | $6.00 | |
| Trespass or Nonconsensual tow, time spent beyond 15 min initial (15-minute block) | $70.00 | |
| Trespass or Nonconsensual tow storage, inside storage per day | $50.00 | |
| Immobilization | $75.00 | |
| Outside storage, per day | $50.00 | |
| Class C vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating at 15,001 or more pounds, but less than 25,999 pounds or vehicle carrying a vessel more than 22 feet in length): | ||
| Trespass tow (flat rate) | $450.00 | |
| Nonconsensual tow | $500.00 | |
| Nonconsensual tow, per mile over initial 10 miles, per full extra mile | $7.00 | |
| Trespass or nonconsensual tow, time spent beyond 15 min initial (15-minute block) | $110.00 | |
| Trespass or nonconsensual tow storage, inside storage per day | $75.00 | |
| Outside storage per day | $75.00 | |
| Class D vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating at more than 26,000 pounds): | ||
| Trespass tow (flat rate) | $600.00 | |
| Nonconsensual tow | $650.00 | |
| Nonconsensual tow, per mile over initial 10 miles, per full extra mile | $8.00 | |
| Trespass or nonconsensual tow, time spent beyond 15 min initial (15-minute block) | $145.00 | |
| Trespass or nonconsensual tow storage, inside storage per day | $80.00 | |
| Outside storage per day | $80.00 | |
| Separate Charges | ||
| Air Bags (at cost, not to exceed) | $4,000.00 | |
| Bobcat, skidsteer, forklift (per hour time on scene) | $300.00 | |
| Maintenance of traffic (MOT) setup - Rate (per hour) | $135.00 | |
| Hazardous spill kits per bag | $60.00 | |
| Rotator (All Classes A-D, 50-ton hourly rate, minimum 2 hours) | $1,300.00 | |
| Notice of Lein Administrative Charge | $150.00 | |
See Sec. 118-98. - Establishment of rates; trespass and nonconsensual tows and immobilizations for complete information on Trespass and nonconsensual tow fees.
