Florida Regulations 6C9-5.1009: Automobile Towing and Impoundment Policy
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(1) A vehicle will be towed away and impounded if it:
(a) Is blocking a trafficway or creating a hazard.
(b) Belongs to a person whose parking privileges on campus have been revoked by the University.
(c) Is parked in a designated tow-away zone.
(d) Is illegally parked in a disabled parking space.
(e) Is illegally parked in a reserved space.
(f) Is parked in a fire lane.
(g) Is apparently abandoned.
(h) Is involved in a crime or is potential evidence.
(i) Would be left unattended due to the arrest of the driver.
(2) Any and all charges against the vehicle must be satisfied prior to releasing the vehicle. Wrecker services removing vehicles from the University are entitled to payment as authorized by applicable Florida Statute and Municipal Ordinance.
(3) Immobilizing Devices – Law enforcement officers of the University are authorized to attach a wheel lock device that is capable of immobilizing a vehicle so that it cannot be moved when two (2) or more parking citations for illegal or unlawful parking have been delinquent for more than ten (10) calendar days and have not been disposed of by payment of fine or cancellation of the citation. University police are also authorized to impound vehicles by a wheel lock device when any vehicle displays a lost, stolen, forged, or altered UNF parking permit. At the time of attachment, a notice will be affixed giving information as to the amount of pending fines, where they can be paid, and the amount of any service charges, which must be satisfied before the wheel lock is removed. An immobilization fee in accordance with University Traffic and Parking Regulations, Edition 5 will be charged in addition to other fines.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 1001.74(4). Law Implemented 1001.74(35), 1006.66 FS. History-New 12-7-03.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 6C9-5.1009
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(b) Belongs to a person whose parking privileges on campus have been revoked by the University.
(c) Is parked in a designated tow-away zone.
(d) Is illegally parked in a disabled parking space.
(e) Is illegally parked in a reserved space.
(f) Is parked in a fire lane.
(g) Is apparently abandoned.
(h) Is involved in a crime or is potential evidence.
(i) Would be left unattended due to the arrest of the driver.
(2) Any and all charges against the vehicle must be satisfied prior to releasing the vehicle. Wrecker services removing vehicles from the University are entitled to payment as authorized by applicable Florida Statute and Municipal Ordinance.
(3) Immobilizing Devices – Law enforcement officers of the University are authorized to attach a wheel lock device that is capable of immobilizing a vehicle so that it cannot be moved when two (2) or more parking citations for illegal or unlawful parking have been delinquent for more than ten (10) calendar days and have not been disposed of by payment of fine or cancellation of the citation. University police are also authorized to impound vehicles by a wheel lock device when any vehicle displays a lost, stolen, forged, or altered UNF parking permit. At the time of attachment, a notice will be affixed giving information as to the amount of pending fines, where they can be paid, and the amount of any service charges, which must be satisfied before the wheel lock is removed. An immobilization fee in accordance with University Traffic and Parking Regulations, Edition 5 will be charged in addition to other fines.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 1001.74(4). Law Implemented 1001.74(35), 1006.66 FS. History-New 12-7-03.