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 Myers accident reports are available in person at 2210 Widman Way Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or through CrashDocs; Records can be called at 239-321-7665. [fmpolice.com]

Parking

Parking is prohibited on sidewalks in intersections on crosswalks beside yellow curbs and where official signs prohibit it; downtown loading zones are enforced 24 hours daily. [library.municode.com]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Police may send a removed vehicle to a city storage area or a storage area maintained by the city's towing contractor; the code does not publish one lot address phone or hours. [library.municode.com]

Who to call

Fort Myers Police non-emergency is 239-321-7700; the linked police page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [fmpolice.com]

Fees

If the owner returns before a private-property tow leaves the site the vehicle must be disconnected after payment of $50; no fee may be charged before the vehicle is physically connected. [library.municode.com]

Private-property towing

A private-property tow requires state-compliant signage plus a current owner authorization at the vehicle's location; photographs must document the violation before removal. [library.municode.com]

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