Held Atlanta booting plan would require contracts on all private property and warning stickers

Atlanta’s proposed vehicle-booting rules would require a written contract for booting on any private property, not just paid parking facilities. Operators would also have to place a removable sticker on the driver’s-side window identifying the service, the removal-request number and the applicable fee.

The substitute specifies daily fee ceilings of $75 for standard passenger vehicles, motorcycles and trucks, and $125 for heavy-duty or commercial vehicles. It says fees may be paid by cash, check, credit card or debit card at no additional charge. The ordinance’s supporting text cites state tariff requirements for all-inclusive rates without administrative, processing, travel or similar supplements.

The Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee unanimously held substituted ordinance 26-O-1547 Sept. 28 for additional information and review. Its proposed amendments would become effective upon approval, with new signage not required before Jan. 1, 2027. The hold does not enact the proposed city requirements.