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
San Bernardino County Sheriff handles reports created by the department including for contract cities; traffic-collision reports may be released to involved drivers registered owners and insurers. [wp.sbcounty.gov]
Parking
Red curbs prohibit stopping standing or parking; yellow zones allow loading for no more than 20 minutes and green zones allow parking for no more than 20 minutes. [library.municode.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Sheriff rotation-tow vehicles must be released at the primary storage facility or place of business to an entitled person; normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. [wp.sbcounty.gov]
Who to call
Hesperia Patrol Station is at 15840 Smoketree Street and can be reached at 760-947-1500; Desert non-emergency dispatch is 760-956-5001. [wp.sbcounty.gov]
Fees
An after-hours release fee may not exceed half the hourly rate and storage of 24 hours or less is limited to one day; unapproved services may be billed only at actual cost plus 10 percent. [wp.sbcounty.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.