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Got a Parking Ticket or Towed in Florida?

Miami, Orlando, Tampa — Florida has some of the strictest towing rules in the nation. Know them.

Deadline

Florida law requires dispute within 30 days or you lose all rights to contest.

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8M+

Annual Tickets

$88

Avg Fine

39%

Dispute Success

67%

TowGuard24 Win Rate

How to Dispute in Florida

Online

Fastest

File at your city's online portal — Miami, Orlando, Tampa all have online systems.

County Court Hearing

File at your County Court for a formal hearing.

Mail

Send written dispute to the issuing authority.

Mediation

Florida offers free mediation for towing disputes.

Top Defenses in Florida

Disabled Vehicle

72% Win Rate

Sudden mechanical breakdown prevented moving the vehicle.

Repair receipts dated same day
Mechanic statement
Roadside assistance records

Incorrect or Missing Signs

61% Win Rate

Parking restriction sign was missing, obscured, or contradictory.

Photos of the sign or its absence
Google Street View screenshot
Witness statement

Broken or Missing Meter

68% Win Rate

The parking meter was broken, missing, or not functioning.

Photo of broken meter with timestamp
Nearby meter receipts

Medical Emergency

81% Win Rate

A genuine medical emergency required immediate parking.

Hospital records
Doctor statement
911 call records

Stolen Vehicle

94% Win Rate

Vehicle was stolen at the time the violation occurred.

Police report filed before ticket date
Insurance claim documents

Towing Company Not Licensed

85% Win Rate

The towing company was not properly licensed under Florida law.

Company name from receipt
FLHSMV license check

No Sign Posted

78% Win Rate

Florida Statute §715.07 requires specific signage before any tow. Missing signage voids the tow.

Photos of the area showing no sign
Google Street View

Florida Towing Law

Florida Statute §715.07 requires specific signage, 24-hour release, acceptance of all payment forms, and police notification within 30 minutes of any non-consent tow.

$175

Max Tow Fee

$30/day

Max Storage

$8,000

Small Claims Limit

60 Seconds

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