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1. How do I report a DUI driver?

If you are following and observing a possible DUI driver, call 911. If you have information about someone who may be driving drunk, call dispatch at 719-553-2502

2. Can I get a copy of the police officer's accident report?

Traffic Accident reports can be obtained at no cost online by going to our Police to Citizens (P2C) website. Click on "Get a Crash Report", then fill in all the information and click submit. You can then print out the report. You can also come into the department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. A fee will be associated with a walk-in request.

3. How can I get a V.I.N. Inspection?

VIN inspections are done Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

4. My car was towed / impounded. How do I get it back?

You need to contact the Impound Vehicle Department at 719-553-2563. If your vehicle was towed for evidentiary reasons, your vehicle may or may not be releasable until the District Attorney's Office releases the hold. If your vehicle is releasable, you will have to show proof of ownership for that vehicle. The impound officer will require a copy of the title, current vehicle registration, valid insurance card, driver's license and paid tow receipt showing the tow bill has been paid. If the vehicle in impound is not in operable condition, the City of Pueblo will not allow the vehicle owner to perform any mechanical procedures due to civil liability, the vehicle will have to be towed out by a licensed tow company.

5. What is cold reporting?

During hazardous winter conditions, the Pueblo Police Department may initiate cold reporting where accident reports may be submitted at a later time. The following applies:
•No one was injured
•there were no drugs or alcohol involved
•there was less than $1,000 in total damages to all involved vehicles
•all drivers in the accident remained at the scene
•all drivers have vehicle and insurance information and everyone agrees to exchange it

6. What qualifies as an abandoned vehicle?

Any vehicle that has not moved from the same spot for over 72 hours, or is visibly inoperable because it's missing essential parts, such as wheels, transmission or engine, may be considered abandoned. If it is parked on a public roadway, it may be towed at the owner's expense.

7. If I spot an abandoned vehicle on a public street, what should I do?

During weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., you can call the traffic hotline at 719-553-2404. Leave a message and a Parking Enforcer will be sent to check on the vehicle. During nonbusiness hours you can call 719-553-2502 and request that an officer check on the vehicle. The officer's will check the vehicle and make sure that the vehicle had not been reported stolen. If the vehicle is not reported stolen the officer's shall place a 24-or 72-hour removal tag on that vehicle.

8. I locked my keys in my car. Can the Police Department assist me?

Due to safety concerns regarding side impact airbags and the antitheft features of modern vehicles, the Pueblo Police Department does not provide motor vehicle lockouts absent an emergency situation. You will need to call a locksmith.