§ 54-462 — Near freeways
Denver Revised Municipal Code (Supp. No. 147, Update 3: codified through Ordinance No. 0852-26, enacted July 13, 2026) · Denver Revised Municipal Code § 54-462
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Sec. 54-462. - Near freeways.
It shall be unlawful for any person to park, stand or stop a vehicle on the paved portion of a freeway or on any ramp connecting such freeway to any other street or highway. No person shall park, stand or stop a vehicle on the shoulder of any freeway except when such vehicle is disabled and is not in proper condition to be driven due to mechanical failure, flat tire, lack of fuel or as the result of an accident and then only for a period not to exceed three (3) hours. Where the presence of such vehicle constitutes a material obstruction or a definite hazard to the movement of traffic, the police department is hereby authorized to remove or cause to be removed, such vehicle immediately. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to vehicles momentarily stopping to render aid to injured persons or assistance to disabled vehicles.
(Code 1950, § 519.8)