Andy,

This is a copy of the law. I apologize that my link did not take you directly to it.

(a)Definitions. As used in this article, the terms "highway," "road," and "public right-of-way" shall be deemed to refer only to those highways, roads, and public rights-of-way lying within the corporate limits of the city.

(b)Prohibited acts. Within the corporate limits of the city, no person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or main-traveled part of the highway, road or public right-of-way in violation of this section, except as otherwise provided for in this section.

(c)Exceptions to prohibited parking on highway, road or right-of-way.

(1)This section shall not apply to the driver or owner of any vehicle which is disabled while on the paved or main-traveled portion of a highway in such manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the disabled vehicle in such position, or to passenger-carrying buses or other vehicles-for-hire temporarily parked while loading or discharging passengers, where highway conditions render such parking off the paved portion of the highway hazardous or impractical.

(2)This section shall not apply to the operator of any vehicle providing delivery, service, maintenance or construction at any location within the city, provided such vehicle is not temporarily parked before 7:00 a.m. nor later than 7:00 p.m. and the vehicle does not obstruct the flow of traffic or create a traffic hazard.

(3)This section shall not apply to vehicles parked on any highway, road or public right-of-way while attending a special event or activity at a residence, provided, however, that the property owner notifies the police department in advance of the scheduled event; and, further provided, the vehicles do not obstruct the flow of traffic or create a traffic hazard. This exemption may not be exercised more than 24 times in any twelve-month period.

(4)This section shall not apply to any emergency vehicles, or other vehicles required to park on any highway, road or public right-of-way while conducting official business for any governmental entity.

(5)This section shall not be enforced on any highway, road or public right-of-way that is not properly marked to provide notice of any prohibited parking in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Department of Transportation.

(d)Removal. Removal shall be accomplished as follows:

(1)Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway or road in violation of any of the provisions of this section, the officer is authorized to require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to move the vehicle to a position off the paved or main-traveled part of the highway or road.

(2)Officers are hereby authorized to provide for the removal of any abandoned vehicle to the nearest garage or other place of safety with the cost of such removal to be a lien against the motor vehicle, when the abandoned vehicle is found unattended upon a bridge or on any public highway or road in the following instances:

a.Where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction of traffic;

b.Where such vehicle has been parked or stored on the public right-of-way for a period exceeding 24 hours, in other than designated parking areas, and is within 30 feet of the pavement edge; and

c.Where a vehicle has been parked or stored on the public right-of-way for a period exceeding 48 hours, in other than designated parking areas, and is more than 30 feet from the pavement edge. However, the agency removing such vehicle shall be required to report the same to the same to the department of highway safety and motor vehicles or any law enforcement agency required by state law to be notified within 24 hours of such removal.

(3)Any vehicle moved under the provisions of this section which is a stolen vehicle shall not be subject to the provisions of this section unless the moving authority has reported to the Florida Highway Patrol the taking into possession of the vehicle within 24 hours of the moving of the vehicle.

(e)Penalty for violation of section. In addition, to other penalties set forth in this section, any person who violates the provisions of this section, or any part thereof, shall be guilty of a class V violation punishable in the manner prescribed for such violations in the Pasco County Uniform Fines Schedule, as amended.

(Code 1977, § 13-5; Ord. No. 03-347A, § 1, 8-12-03)

State law references: Similar provisions prohibiting stopping, standing or parking on roads outside of municipalities, F.S. § 316.194.