Establishes requirements for notifying drivers and owners of undrivable vehicles after a crash.
The bill creates Section 323.003 in Florida Statutes, detailing procedures for towing undrivable vehicles after a crash. It mandates that law enforcement officers provide drivers with a list of wrecker operators or allow them to choose their own. Wrecker operators must inform drivers of daily storage charges, contact information for the storage facility, and the process to retrieve the vehicle. The storage facility must notify the vehicle owner via certified mail, telephone, and text message at 14, 30, and 45 business days after the vehicle is stored. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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