Broward County enforces Florida Statute 705 for abandoned vehicles, allowing removal of vehicles left on public property over 24-72 hours or stored on private property without current registration.
Under Florida Statute 705.103, abandoned vehicles on public rights-of-way in Broward County may be tagged by the Broward Sheriff's Office or municipal police, with owners given 24-72 hours to remove them before towing to a licensed wrecker facility. Vehicles on private residential property that are inoperable, lack current registration, or are missing essential parts may be declared nuisances under county code 39 and municipal property maintenance codes, subject to removal after written notice and hearing. Owners of towed vehicles must pay storage fees accruing daily, typically $25-35 per day, plus a towing fee of $125-250. Abandoned vehicles unclaimed after 35 days may be sold at public auction per FL 713.78.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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