30234917, 15B-9.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30234917

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES

Division:

Division of Florida Highway Patrol

Chapter:

WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM

Overview

RULE:

15B-9.001	Scope and Purpose
15B-9.002	Definitions
15B-9.003	Wrecker Operating System; Establishment of Zones and the Number of Authorized Wrecker Operators for Each Zone
15B-9.0031	Applications to be an Authorized Wrecker Operator; Requirements for Wrecker Operators; Investigation of Applications
15B-9.0032	Wrecker Operator System; Call Allocation Among Authorized Wrecker Operators
15B-9.004	Response to Calls
15B-9.005	Wrecker Classification; Prohibited Equipment and Required Equipment
15B-9.006	Authorized Wrecker Operator Requirements
15B-9.007	Grounds for Denial of Inclusion on, or Removal or Suspension from, Wrecker Operator System
15B-9.008	Procedure for Denial of Inclusion on, or Removal or Suspension from, Wrecker Operator System
15B-9.009	Wrecker Forms (Repealed)
15B-9.010	Maximum Rates for Towing and Storage; Complaints of Violations of Maximum Rates for Towing and Storage
15B-9.011	Storage Facilities

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to update the entire rule chapter to comply with statutory requirements, including 2024 amendments to § 321.051, Fla. Stat. The effect will be to provide clear guidance to applicants and participants in the wrecker operator system.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendments clearly define and update terms used throughout chapter; delete obsolete forms and adopt new forms and wrecker zone maps for incorporation by reference; delete references to repealed rules and statutes; update requirements applicable to wreckers, equipment, and wrecker operators; and update grounds and procedures for denial of inclusion on, or removal or suspension from, the wrecker operator system. Rule development workshops were conducted on February 24, 2025, and April 8, 2025, to solicit and receive input from members of the wrecker industry in Florida and other stakeholders on the proposed revisions. Department personnel explained the proposed amendments and responded to more than fifty oral and written questions and comments received during the workshops.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

321.051

LAW:

120.80(8), 321.051, 321.05(1), 321.05(2), 321.14

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/18/2025 Vol. 51/224

COMMENTS:

From 11/18/2025 To 12/9/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

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