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
Fort Lauderdale Police Records Unit is at 1300 W Broward Boulevard; it is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can be reached at 954-828-5465. [fortlauderdale.gov]
Parking
Residential permit districts restrict on-street parking to permitted residents during the neighborhood's posted days and hours; a permit does not guarantee a space. [fortlauderdale.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
For an illegally parked vehicle the city must attempt to contact the owner within 24 hours after removal and identify its location; unclaimed vehicles receive mailed notice after 48 hours. The code publishes no single storage-lot address phone or hours. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
Police non-emergency is 954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP; the linked city page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [fortlauderdale.gov]
Fees
Broward County caps a Class A private-property tow at $126.72 with $25.35 storage per 24 hours and a $31.68 administrative fee; a Class A government tow begins at $137.28 for the first 15 minutes. [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.