Policy Text
DEFINITIONS:
IMPOUNDED VEHICLE or VESSEL - A vehicle or vessel which is being held in custody
by virtue of a police order and which requires permission of the impounding authority to
release.
OWNER’S REQUEST - A motorist who requires Department assistance for contacting
any wrecker service after experiencing mechanical problems. All law enforcement
involvement with the vehicle must be completed before it is towed.
TOWED VEHICLE or VESSEL - A vehicle or vessel which the officer causes to be
removed from the scene and which may be released at the discretion of the
Department, towing service or storage facility.
VEHICLE - As defined by Florida Statute 316.003.
PROCEDURE: