Reporting an accident
File an SR-1 with DMV within 10 days if anyone is injured or killed or property damage exceeds $1000; it is required in addition to any police CHP or insurance report. [dmv.ca.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Request a police report by mail fax or in person; reports are free and written requests are processed within 10 working days unless the requester is notified. [elkgrove.gov]
Parking
Parking citations cover red zones posted no-parking areas and misuse of disabled spaces; 5 or more unanswered citations can lead to immobilization or impound. [elkgrove.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Obtain a vehicle release in person at the Police Department Service Center at 8400 Laguna Palms Way with a valid California driver license and current registration; call Records at 916-478-8170. [elkgrove.gov]
Who to call
Elk Grove Police non-emergency dispatch is 916-714-5115 and operates 24 hours daily; the linked city page does not publish a California Highway Patrol number. [elkgrove.gov]
Fees
Elk Grove charges $170 to release a towed or stored vehicle; tow-yard fees are additional and the police fee is waived for recovered stolen vehicles. [elkgrove.gov]
Private-property towing
California private-property towing generally requires a sign at least 17 by 22 inches at every entrance and written authorization from the owner or lessee; local traffic law enforcement must be notified within one hour after authorization. [leginfo.legislature.ca.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.