Reporting an accident

Immediately report a collision involving injury or death; apparent property damage of $2000 or more on a public highway; or an apparently impaired driver. [delcode.delaware.gov]

Accident Report Copy

A driver or vehicle owner may obtain a crash report for $25; call 302-322-9800 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and ask for the police secretary. [newcastlecitypolice.com]

Parking

Boats and off-highway vehicles may not be parked on public or dedicated private roadways in residential districts; trailers may not remain on those roadways for more than 24 consecutive hours. [ecode360.com]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Police-towed vehicles are stored at First State Towing; call 302-322-9800 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 302-573-2800 after hours for release instructions. [newcastlecitypolice.com]

Who to call

New Castle City Police non-emergency is 302-573-2800; the police department number is 302-322-9800. [newcastlecitypolice.com]

Fees

Nonconsensual towing of a noncommercial or rental vehicle is capped at $250 and daily storage at $50; after-hours access or release may be charged up to $50. [delcode.delaware.gov]

Private-property towing

Nonconsent towing requires signs at vehicular entrances with operator contacts fees storage address and redemption times; written tow authorization is also required when a private lot is open to the public. [delcode.delaware.gov]

This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.