Reporting an accident
A crash involving injury or death or apparent damage of at least $500 must be reported immediately to local police or the sheriff or nearest Florida Highway Patrol office. [leg.state.fl.us]
Accident Report Copy
Crash reports may take up to 10 days and may be obtained in person from Bradenton Police Records during normal business hours; Records is 941-932-9397. [bradentonpd.com]
Parking
City Centre Parking Facility is free until further notice and the Judicial Center Garage is at 615 12th Street West; city lots require drivers to park between the lines and not back into spaces. [cityofbradenton.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
For a vehicle seized under the city impound article police arrange towing by a city contractor to the contractor's impound lot; the code does not publish one lot address phone or hours. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
Bradenton Police non-emergency is 941-932-9300; the linked police page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [bradentonpd.com]
Fees
For vehicles seized under the city impound article the owner may secure release by paying a $500 administrative civil penalty plus towing and storage; a requested final hearing costs $50. [library.municode.com]
Private-property towing
Florida permits removal from private property without the vehicle owner's consent when statutory notice conditions are met; the towing company must notify local law enforcement within 30 minutes. [leg.state.fl.us]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.