Towing Rates
Leon County’s Towing Ordinance establishes general rules and regulations for all towing service operators, as well as specific provisions and the maximum rates for “trespass towing”, which is the removal of vehicles illegally or improperly parked on private property, and “rotation towing”, which is the removal of wrecked or disabled vehicles.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) Wrecker Administrator conducts investigations of alleged violations of the Leon County Municipal Ordinance and Florida laws governing towing. If a vehicle owner believes that a provision of Florida law or the county ordinance has been violated in a towing situation, they may file a complaint with LCSO’s Wrecker Administrator in person, by calling (850) 606-3295, or by emailing LCSO_Wrecker_Admin@LeonCountyFL.gov.
Maximum Rates for Trespass Towing Services
Trespass towing is the removal of vehicles illegally or improperly parked on private property.
| Trespass Towing Service |
Maximum Rate |
| Removal of a Class A vehicle |
$88.00 |
| Removal of a Class B vehicle |
$145.00 |
| Removal of a Class C vehicle |
$300.00 |
| Removal of a Class D vehicle |
$400.00 |
| Storage Fee (after first 24 hours) |
$25.00/Day |
*Removal rates based on the gross vehicle weight
Maximum Rates for Rotation Towing Services
Rotation towing is a system whereby a group of towing establishments have agreed to rotate answering calls for towing and storage services when requested by a law enforcement agency at the scene of an accident or an abandoned or disabled vehicle.
As outlined in the County’s Towing Ordinance, the Leon County Sheriff is authorized to establish the rotation wrecker towing system for the removal and storage of wrecked, abandoned, or disabled vehicles when the owner or operator of the vehicle leaves the procurement of a qualified towing wrecker operator to the investigating law enforcement officer. Under this process, qualified towing establishments that are registered with LCSO are placed on a call list, and contacted in ranking order as the need arises, and then rotated to the bottom of the list.
| Rotation Towing Service |
Maximum Rate |
| Removal of a Class A vehicle |
$110.00 - $140.00 |
| Removal of a Class B vehicle |
$140.00 - $170.00
|
| Removal of a Class C vehicle |
$300.00 - $400.00 |
| Removal of a Class D vehicle |
$400.00 - $500.00
|
| Storage Fee (after first 24 hours) |
$25.00 - $50.00/Day |
*Removal rates range based on day/time services are provided
*Additional fees may apply for excess time spent at accident scene; use of additional equipment; etc. as outlined in the County’s Ordinance