Prowers County Vehicle Impound Guide
Impound Cost Calculator — Prowers County, Colorado
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The First 48 Hours Are Critical
After a arrest in Prowers County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
What Happens Immediately After Arrest
- 1
Vehicle is towed (usually within 30 minutes of arrest)
- 2
Tow company notifies impound lot (charges start immediately)
- 3
Storage fees begin accruing daily in Prowers County
- 4
Administrative fees added (varies by lot)
Documents You Need to Retrieve Your Vehicle
- Valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
- Vehicle registration or title
- Proof of insurance
- Payment for all fees (see calculator above)
- Release authorization (if not the registered owner)
Can Someone Else Pick Up My Car?
Yes, but they'll need:
- • Written authorization from the registered owner
- • Copy of owner's ID
- • Their own valid ID
- • Proof of insurance in their name or the owner's name
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Verify your vehicle is at this lot and confirm the exact amount owed before making the trip. Hours and fees may change without notice.
The Impound “Poverty Trap”
Many people can't afford to get their car out immediately, but waiting only makes it worse.
Here's the vicious cycle:
Can't afford the first 3 days of storage + admin fees
Wait a week to save money → fees double
Can't get to work without car → lose income
Wait 2 weeks → fees triple or quadruple
After 30 days → Car may be auctioned by the lot
What You Can Do
- • Borrow money from family/friends (pay them back later, cheaper than daily fees)
- • Use a credit card (even with interest, cheaper than impound fees)
- • Sell non-essential items quickly
- • Ask your employer for an advance
- • Check if your auto insurance covers towing/storage (some policies do)
Hook Towing is a prominent local operator known for 24-hour emergency service in Prowers County. If your vehicle is impounded after a DUI arrest, it will likely be taken to one of the following local companies based on a rotation list used by law enforcement: Hook Towing, Arkansas Valley Diesel Service at 6002 US Hwy 50/287 West, or K & S Auto Repair.
Finding Your Impounded Vehicle in Prowers County
Unlike urban areas, Prowers County lacks a centralized online database for impounded vehicles. To locate your vehicle, contact the dispatch of the arresting agency:
- Lamar Police Department: 719-336-4341
- Prowers County Sheriff's Office: 719-336-8050
Ask them which company towed your vehicle. This is crucial, as you cannot retrieve your vehicle without knowing its location.
The Cost of Impound in Prowers County
Towing and storage fees in Prowers County are regulated by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), effectively setting a price floor. This can create a regressive financial impact, where a tow bill around $600 represents nearly 25% of the median monthly gross income for residents.
The "Law Enforcement Hold"
Your vehicle may be subject to a "Law Enforcement Hold" if the arresting officer designates it as evidence or pending forfeiture. If this is the case, the tow operator cannot release the vehicle until the hold is lifted.
To lift the hold, you must obtain a hard-copy "Release Form" from the authorizing agency. This typically requires a visit to either:
- Lamar Police Department: 102 E Parmenter
- Prowers County Sheriff's Office
Be aware that these administrative offices operate on standard business hours (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM). A weekend arrest with a hold on your vehicle means you likely can't retrieve it until Monday, incurring additional storage fees.
Strategic Advice for Vehicle Recovery
Two-Driver Protocol: Tow operators will not release a vehicle to an unlicensed driver. If your license has been confiscated, bring a second person with a valid driver’s license to act as the authorized driver. Ensure they have their physical license, as digital IDs are sometimes rejected.
Pre-Trip Verification: Before heading to the tow yard (potentially miles out of town on Hwy 50), call the dispatch of the arresting agency (719-336-4341 for LPD or 719-336-8050 for PCSO) and ask: "Who towed my vehicle?" and "Is there a hold on the vehicle?" If there's a hold, go to 102 E Parmenter (Lamar PD) before going to the tow yard.
Life-Essential Property Retrieval: Tow operators must allow access to retrieve identification, prescription medication, and child restraint systems without payment. If the tow operator demands payment to access your wallet, cite the PUC regulation regarding life-essential property. The wallet constitutes "identification" and "financial instruments."
If you have a hold on your vehicle, the Lamar Police Department is located at 102 E Parmenter.
Sources
Colorado Transportation Code
Prowers County Towing Regulations
Colorado Department of Licensing and Regulation
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