Car towed in Florida from a Mini Mart

[revans2005]

My car broke down yesterday and I was able to pull into a convenience store parking lot. My husband went into the store and gave him our contact information and said we will be back for the car. Apparently, as soon as we left, the guy called a tow company and our car was towed (and then said he takes no responsibility for the car being towed). The tow company said their business office was closed when we called and would have to wait until morning to pick the car up so in addition to the tow fee, we have to pay a storage fee. Then the tow guy offers to take the car off our hands since the car is basically worthless (it is a 97 dodge caravan with 170000 miles and a bad transmission) by having us sign the title over and we can "call it even". My husband went back to the mini mart and walked all around it and there is absolutely no sign warning that a vehicle will be towed if left there. So, that is my question, is it legal to tow a car if there is nothing posted? In my quick research, it is my understanding that a business must post a sign stating a vehicle may be towed. Is there any possibility that the business owner may be responsible for the tow charges as they had nothing posted?

[HighwayMan]

Usually the posted notices are to provide the tow company information in case you do get towed - so you know how to claim your car.

The lot is private property. If the owner/agent doesn't want your car there they can tow it. Same as if you park in my driveway - I can call a tow and have your car removed.

Check with the local county/town/village/city to see if they require such notice be posted. I would be surprised if they do.