Aurora Parking Tickets & Tow Fees: Pay or Contest

Transportation Colorado 3 Minutes Read · published February 09, 2026 Flag of Colorado

Aurora, Colorado drivers and vehicle owners may receive parking citations or have vehicles towed under city rules. This guide explains how to pay fines, contest citations, request hearings, and recover a towed vehicle using official municipal resources. It summarizes enforcement roles, typical sanctions, and the practical steps to resolve tickets or impound fees so you can act before deadlines and avoid escalation.

Penalties & Enforcement

Aurora enforces parking and towing through municipal departments and the municipal court system. Exact fine amounts and some fee schedules are not specified on the cited pages below; where figures are absent we note that explicitly. Enforcement may include civil fines, administrative tow and storage charges, and court action for unpaid citations.

Always check your citation or impound notice for the exact deadline to pay or contest.
  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page for general parking violations and are set by ordinance or the municipal court rules.[1]
  • Tow and storage charges: not specified on the cited page; towing procedures and impound recovery instructions are published by Aurora Police.[2]
  • Escalation: unpaid citations may result in additional civil penalties, collection referrals, vehicle holds, or arrest warrants for failure to appear; specific escalating amounts are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: vehicle impoundment, administrative holds, and possible court orders. Court hearings may impose additional sanctions or require compliance.
  • Enforcer and contact: Parking enforcement is handled by city enforcement units and Aurora Police for tows; municipal court processes payments, contest hearings, and questions about citations. See official pages for contact and procedures.[1][2]

Applications & Forms

To contest a ticket or request a hearing you generally must follow the instructions on the citation or use the municipal court's contest/payment portal. Specific form names or numbers are not consistently published on the municipal pages cited below; check the citation or municipal court site for the current contest form or online dispute option.[1]

If your vehicle was towed, retrieve the impound notice and follow the police impound instructions immediately.

How to pay or contest a parking ticket

Follow these action steps to resolve a parking ticket or tow fee in Aurora. Exact deadlines and fee amounts are printed on your citation or impound paperwork; if not, contact the municipal court or police impound office listed below.

  • Check the citation for the pay-by or contest deadline and listed payment methods.
  • Pay online or by mail using the municipal court payment options; see the municipal court page for online portals and instructions.[1]
  • To contest, follow the citation instructions to request an administrative review or court hearing; submit any required form and evidence before the deadline.
  • If your vehicle was towed, contact Aurora Police impound for location, required documents, and redemption fees.[2]
  • For questions about ordinance language or to confirm statutory authority, review the Aurora Municipal Code on the official code site.[3]

Common violations

  • Overtime parking in timed zones.
  • Parking in no-parking zones or blocking curb access.
  • Parking in permit-only areas without a valid permit.
Contesting a ticket usually requires evidence such as photos, permits, or witness information presented by the deadline.

FAQ

How do I pay a parking ticket in Aurora?
You can pay online, by mail, or in person according to the municipal court instructions on your citation; use the Municipal Court payment portal for online payment.[1]
What if my car was towed?
Contact Aurora Police impound for the vehicle location, required documents to redeem the vehicle, and payment instructions for tow and storage charges.[2]
How long do I have to contest a ticket?
Deadlines for contesting are stated on the citation; specific time limits are not specified on the cited page, so check your ticket or the municipal court site immediately.[1]

How-To

  1. Read the citation or impound notice and note the deadline.
  2. Gather evidence to support a contest: photos, permits, receipts, or witness names.
  3. Submit a contest request or pay the fine via the municipal court portal or by mail per the citation instructions.[1]
  4. If towed, call the police impound office to confirm fees and redemption steps and bring ID, registration, and proof of insurance.[2]

Key Takeaways

  • Act quickly: citations and impound notices include deadlines that must be met to avoid escalation.
  • Use the municipal court portal to pay or contest; follow the citation instructions exactly.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] Aurora Municipal Court payment and contest information
  2. [2] Aurora Police Department towing and impound information
  3. [3] Aurora Municipal Code (Municode) - Code of Ordinances

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