Aurora’s three-strike rule is pulling illegal vehicles off the streets at record levels.

From Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, Aurora Colorado police say 1,257 vehicles have been impounded under the city’s three-strike rule. 

Officers say about 80% to 85% of those cars are returned to the owner after they provide proof of a valid license, registration and insurance.

For drivers who don’t claim their vehicles within the 30- to 45-day window, their vehicles are added to Aurora’s public auction. They run about every six weeks

Officers say the three-strike program is just one part of a larger effort to get illegal vehicles off the road. 

This year alone, about 6,700 summonses have been issued for registration violations, up nearly 4,000 in 2024, showing a steady increase in enforcement.

https://kdvr.com/news/local/auroras-three-strike-rule-leads-to-more-than-1200-cars-seized-this-year