CRS 42-4-2103 — Private Property Towing & Immobilization Notice Requirements
Colorado's Towing Bill of Rights (CRS 42-4-2101 et seq., enacted 2022 HB22-1314 and expanded 2023) imposes strict requirements on private-property tows. Tow companies must: (a) post conspicuous signs at every entrance with company name, address, phone, and 24-hour towing schedule (CRS 42-4-2103); (b) photograph the vehicle and signage BEFORE towing; (c) accept any of multiple payment methods including credit card; (d) provide an itemized invoice; (e) cap fees at PUC-set rates; (f) hold vehicle in jurisdiction; (g) provide a hearing under CRS 42-4-2106. Violations entitle the owner to refund of all fees + $1,500 statutory damages + attorney's fees under CRS 42-4-2107.
Legal basis
CRS 42-4-2101 to 42-4-2108; PUC Rules 4 CCR 723-6 (towing tariffs); 2022 HB22-1314; 2023 SB23-098
Sample appeal wording
TO: [TOW COMPANY] VIA CERTIFIED MAIL CC: Colorado PUC Transportation Section; CO AG Consumer Protection RE: Tow [DATE] / Vehicle [PLATE] / Lot [ADDRESS] Demand under CRS 42-4-2107 — refund of $[#] paid plus $1,500 statutory damages plus attorney's fees. VIOLATIONS: ☐ No conspicuous signage at entrance(s) — CRS 42-4-2103(1). ☐ Failed to take pre-tow photographs — CRS 42-4-2103(2). ☐ Refused credit card payment — CRS 42-4-2104(2). ☐ Did not provide itemized invoice — CRS 42-4-2105. ☐ Charged in excess of PUC tariff (4 CCR 723-6). 14 days to refund and confirm in writing or I file under CRS 42-4-2107 and the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CRS 6-1-105). [NAME] / [DATE]
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- CRS 42-4-2101 to 2108
- Colorado PUC — https://puc.colorado.gov/transportation
- HB22-1314