Reporting an accident
File DMV form SR-1 within 10 days when anyone is injured or killed or property damage exceeds $1000; the SR-1 is required in addition to any police or insurance report. [dmv.ca.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Sacramento Police traffic reports may be bought online for $5 and are typically available 5 to 10 days after the crash; Records is 916-808-0620. [cityofsacramento.gov]
Parking
Residential permits do not override posted no-parking or city-service restrictions; most metered and time-limited spaces are enforced Monday through Saturday and vehicles may not remain in one street location over 72 hours. [cityofsacramento.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Call 916-808-5471 at any time to locate a towed vehicle; release documents are issued at 5770 Freeport Boulevard Suite 100 or 3550 Marysville Boulevard. [cityofsacramento.gov]
Who to call
Sacramento Police non-emergency is 916-808-5471. [cityofsacramento.gov]
Fees
The posted schedule lists a $180 police vehicle-release fee; $235 regular tow with a 1-hour minimum; and $60 storage per day. [cityofsacramento.gov]
Private-property towing
California Vehicle Code section 22658 requires qualifying entrance signs or another listed condition for a private-property tow; the property possessor must notify local law enforcement within 1 hour after authorizing it. [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.