CRS 42-4-2103.5 — Private Immobilization (Boot) Restrictions
Colorado limits private-property booting through CRS 42-4-2103.5 (added 2023). A property owner or boot operator may immobilize a vehicle ONLY if (a) the property has signage at every entrance disclosing the practice, the company, and the release fee; (b) the operator is PUC-permitted; (c) the release fee is capped at the PUC tariff; (d) a 24/7 release phone number is on the boot tag; (e) credit card payment is accepted; (f) release occurs within 60 minutes of payment. Violations carry the same statutory damages as unlawful tows ($1,500 + fees).
Legal basis
CRS 42-4-2103.5; PUC Rules 4 CCR 723-6; CRS 6-1-105
Sample appeal wording
TO: [BOOT OPERATOR] VIA CERTIFIED MAIL CC: Colorado PUC Transportation Section RE: Boot of [PLATE] on [DATE] at [LOT] Under CRS 42-4-2103.5 the immobilization was unlawful because: ☐ Entrance signage did not disclose [company / fee / 24/7 phone]. ☐ The fee charged ($[#]) exceeds PUC-permitted tariff. ☐ Release occurred [#] minutes after payment, beyond 60-minute statutory limit. ☐ Credit card payment was refused. Demand: refund $[#] + $1,500 statutory damages within 14 days under CRS 42-4-2107 / CRS 6-1-105. [NAME] / [DATE]
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- CRS 42-4-2103.5
- PUC 4 CCR 723-6