Denver Towing — DRMC 54-705 Pre-Tow Notice & Right to Hearing
Denver may tow under DRMC 54-700 et seq. for safety hazards, expired registration > 30 days, abandoned vehicles (CRS 42-4-1804), or post-boot non-redemption. The owner has a right to a post-tow hearing under DRMC 54-820 within 10 days. Defenses: (a) tow was for a violation that does not authorize towing under DRMC 54-700; (b) the vehicle was not actually abandoned (CRS 42-4-1802 defines 'abandoned' narrowly — 72 hours on highway, 24 hours posted, plus posted notice required); (c) excessive storage fees not authorized by city contract; (d) no notice mailed under CRS 42-4-1803 within 7 days.
Legal basis
DRMC 54-700 to 54-820; CRS 42-4-1802; CRS 42-4-1803; CRS 42-4-1804
Sample appeal wording
Denver Parking Magistrate — Tow Hearing Vehicle [PLATE] / Tow Date [DATE] I contest the tow under DRMC 54-820. 1. The cited basis ([reason]) does not authorize towing under DRMC 54-700. 2. The vehicle was NOT abandoned under CRS 42-4-1802 — it was parked [#] hours, below the statutory threshold, and was on private property / posted in compliance with CRS 42-4-1803. 3. No 7-day notice under CRS 42-4-1803 was mailed. 4. Storage fees of $[AMOUNT] exceed the contracted city rate. Refund all tow/storage fees and dismiss any underlying citation. [NAME] / [DATE]
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- DRMC 54-700 et seq.
- CRS 42-4-1802 / 1803 / 1804