Miami Beach prohibits abandoned vehicles on public and private property under Chapter 106 of the City Code and Florida Statute 715.07. Vehicles parked on public streets for more than 72 hours without being moved, or inoperable vehicles on private property, are subject to towing and impoundment.
The City of Miami Beach addresses abandoned vehicles through its traffic and parking code (Chapter 106) and Florida state law. Vehicles left on public streets or rights-of-way for more than 72 consecutive hours without being moved are considered abandoned and subject to towing. Inoperable, unlicensed, or derelict vehicles stored on private property in residential areas violate the city's property maintenance standards. Code Compliance at (305) 673-7555 handles complaints about vehicles on private property, while the Police Department at (305) 673-7900 addresses vehicles on public roads. Before towing, a notice is typically affixed to the vehicle providing a timeframe for removal. Vehicles towed by the city are impounded and owners must pay towing and storage fees to reclaim them. Unclaimed vehicles are disposed of per Florida Statute 715.07 procedures. The city also prohibits parking or storing commercial vehicles, boats on trailers, and recreational vehicles on residential streets beyond temporary loading and unloading.
Abandoned vehicles are subject to towing and impoundment at the owner's expense. Towing fees plus daily storage charges accrue. Code Compliance at (305) 673-7555 handles private property complaints. Unclaimed vehicles are auctioned or scrapped after the statutory holding period.
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