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Aurora, CO Business Licensing & Operations: Towing Companies (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
City Code § 134-254
Consent required from
owner or custodian
Or authorized by
police / public works director
Max fine
$2,650 (Code § 1-13)
Records retention
1 year, § 134-253

Summary

Aurora, Colorado makes it unlawful for any wrecker to tow a vehicle from a public street without the owner's consent or without police or public works authorization.

It shall be unlawful for any wrecker or operator to tow or otherwise move a vehicle from any area or portion of a public street without the consent of the owner or custodian thereof or without authorization by the police or the director of public works.

Source: Aurora Tax and LicensingView official code

Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-30, passed June 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Under Aurora City Code § 134-254, a wrecker or tow operator cannot remove a vehicle from any public street without the consent of the owner or custodian, or without authorization from the police department or the director of public works. Related sections in the same article require police and private tow operators to keep detailed service records for a year and bar wreckers from responding to an accident scene unless specifically called by police, public works, or a vehicle's own operator. This is Aurora-specific local law, not a recitation of Colorado statute.

Violations & Fines

Illegal towing is a general municipal offense under Aurora City Code § 1-13: fines up to $2,650, up to 364 days in jail, or both, with each day a continuing violation counted separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a private company tow my car from an Aurora street without asking me?
No. Aurora City Code § 134-254 makes it unlawful to tow from a public street without the owner's or custodian's consent, or without police/public works authorization.
Does this cover tows requested by police after a crash?
Yes, but § 134-257 also bars a wrecker from responding to an accident scene unless specifically requested by police, public works, or one of the drivers involved.

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