Towing rules in Colorado
What the state says about towing, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own.
Updated October 6, 2026
Tow company licensing
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issues towing carrier permits. Each tow truck also gets an annual vehicle stamp.1-4 Check a tow company's license on the state's license lookup.
Limits on police and private-property tow fees
In Colorado, the most a company may charge for a private property impound of a vehicle of 10,000 pounds or less is $250.91. For a light-duty tow ordered by law enforcement, the most is $286.15 an hour. The figures are as of March 15, 2026.5
Storage fees
In Colorado, a storage lot may charge at most $48.19 for each 24 hours for a vehicle under 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. The figures are as of March 15, 2026.5
Towed from a private lot
If your car was towed from a private lot, ask the property owner or manager which company towed it.
Where to complain
Keep your receipt and photos of your car, and ask the tow company in writing to correct a charge you think is wrong.
Get quotes from tow companies in your county
One request instead of calling tow companies one at a time. It's free, and you don't have to hire anyone. Your request may go to contractors nearby.
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Tow companies in Colorado
Colorado has 1,788 tow companies listed, and 1,674 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county and call one directly, or schedule a tow and we'll pass it to tow companies near you.
Cite this page
“Towing rules in Colorado.” FindTowingTruck.com, updated October 6, 2026. https://findtowingtruck.com/co/rules/