Florida is one of the strictest states in the country on private-property tow signage — right down to the height of the letters and how far the sign sits above the ground. For a Miami apartment or lot, getting the signage exactly right is what makes a tow enforceable.

What Florida law says about towing from private property

Private-property towing is governed by Florida Statute § 715.07. Apartment communities and multi-unit properties are not exempt (only single-family residences are), so the full signage rules apply:

  • A sign must be posted at each driveway or curb cut, within 10 feet of the road. Where there are no curbs, post at least one sign per 25 feet of lot frontage.
  • Lettering must be at least 2 inches high, light-reflective, on a contrasting background, with the words "tow-away zone" in at least 4-inch letters.
  • The sign must be mounted with "tow-away zone" between 3 and 6 feet above ground and maintained for at least 24 hours before any tow.
  • It must list the name and current phone number of the towing company.

How Miami operators stay compliant and get paid

Once your signage is compliant, the rest is about knowing — and proving — which cars are authorized. OpenParking handles that side.

  • Plate-level permits. Residents and guests register their plate on purchase, so enforcement is a quick plate check rather than a guess.
  • A clean record per vehicle. Every permit is timestamped and exportable, so a contested tow is backed by data showing the car was not authorized.
  • QR-code signage. The posted sign that meets your 715.07 notice obligation also becomes the place guests self-register and pay.

Why Miami properties choose OpenParking

Guests scan a QR code at your lot, register their plate, and pay directly to you — your property keeps 100% of the parking revenue, with payouts straight to your bank via Stripe. Setup is about five minutes, no contract, $50/month flat with a free 14-day trial.

This page is general information about Florida parking enforcement, not legal advice. Confirm current Statute 715.07 signage and notice requirements with a Florida attorney or your local ordinance before towing.