Section 6C1-3.0131 - Finance and Administration; Traffic and Parking; Use of Devices to Impound Vehicles(1) University of Florida police are authorized to impound a vehicle without removal through use of a mechanical device only if the vehicle is subject to removal and impoundment as provided in rule 6C1-3.013, F.A.C., and the following conditions are present:(a) The vehicle is located in a place which would not pose a hazard to traffic;(b) Application of the device would not damage the vehicle; and,(c) Notice that such device has been placed on the vehicle is posted in a prominent location on the window or windshield of the vehicle where the operator of the vehicle would reasonably be expected to observe it.(2) The notice to be posted on the vehicle shall state the place and/or means by which the vehicle's release may be secured. The vehicle shall be released in accordance with subsection 6C1-3.015(9), F.A.C.(3) The immobilizing device used to impound vehicles is the property of the University of Florida, and any damage to it shall make the offender liable for the destruction of University property. Removing the device, tampering with the device, or moving the vehicle by any means before the device is removed by the University of Florida Police constitutes a separate and additional offense.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6C1-3.0131
Rulemaking Authority 240.227(1), 240.264 FS. Law Implemented 240.227(1), 240.263(2), 240.264, 240.265 FS.
New 8-12-82, Amended 3-6-85, Formerly 6C1-3.131, Amended 4-27-88, 4-23-89, 5-7-92, 4-30-95.New 8-12-82, Amended 3-6-85, Formerly 6C1-3.131, Amended 4-27-88, 4-23-89, 5-7-92, 4-30-95.