Castle Rock, CO Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Street threshold
- More than 72 hours
- Private property
- 24 hours without consent
- Move-away test
- Must leave 1,000-foot radius
- Removal law
- CO Abandoned Vehicle Act
- Enforcement
- Public or private tow
Summary
A vehicle standing on a street or highway right-of-way, or in a public parking lot, for more than 72 hours is considered abandoned unless a dated removal notice is posted or police are notified. On private property the trigger is 24 hours without the owner's consent. The Town may tow
Any vehicle standing upon any portion of a street or highway right-of-way, or in a public parking lot for more than seventy-two (72) hours unless a dated notice has been conspicuously affixed to the vehicle by its driver or owner indicating an intention to remove the vehicle.
Full Breakdown
CRMC 10.20.010 defines an abandoned vehicle as any vehicle standing on a street, highway right-of-way, or public parking lot for more than 72 hours unless a dated notice of intent to remove is affixed, or police are notified. A vehicle is abandoned if it has not moved outside a 1,000-foot radius during the 72-hour period. On private property, a vehicle is abandoned if left unattended over 24 hours without the property owner's consent, or parked in violation of posted private restrictions. Removal follows the Colorado Abandoned Vehicle Act, Title 42, Article 4, Part 18, C.R.S. (CRMC 10.20.040-050).
Violations & Fines
Abandoned vehicles are subject to public or private tow under CRMC 10.20.040-050 following Colorado Abandoned Vehicle Act procedures; owner bears towing and storage costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before a car on my street is towed as abandoned?
Can a car be towed off private property?
Sources & Official References
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