A vehicle left unattended on public property outside a city for 48 hours or longer is "abandoned" under Colorado law (CRS 42-4-1802). Jeffco tags illegally parked vehicles, and any impounded vehicle unclaimed within 24 hours is treated as abandoned.
State law (CRS 42-4-1802) defines an abandoned motor vehicle as one left unattended on public property, including a highway right-of-way, outside city limits for 48 hours or longer. Jefferson County's parking ordinance (Section H) makes illegal parking a public nuisance and grounds to impound; a deputy must affix a 72-hour written notice before impounding. Once impounded, a vehicle unclaimed within 24 hours is treated as abandoned and handled under Part 18, Article 4, Title 42, C.R.S. Report abandoned vehicles to the Sheriff via 303-980-7300.
Owners must pay impound and storage charges before release; an owner may request a hearing within 5 days. Towing and disposal follow the abandoned-vehicle process in CRS Title 42, Part 18.
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