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
Stockton Police accident reports are offered online through LexisNexis for a $15.00 fee; Police Records can be reached at 209-937-8495. [stocktonca.gov]
Parking
Downtown street parking is enforced Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; posted Pay-by-Plate limits range from 30 minutes to 10 hours. [stocktonca.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Stockton uses contract official garages for removed vehicles; the registered owner or authorized agent may recover a vehicle after paying city-specified fees. The code does not publish one garage address phone or hours. [ecode360.com]
Who to call
Stockton Police non-emergency is 209-937-8377; the linked city page does not publish a California Highway Patrol number. [stocktonca.gov]
Fees
Effective July 1 2026 the city vehicle impound release fee is $264.00; abandoned-vehicle abatement is $22.75. [stocktonca.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.