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

Traffic crash reports may be requested through the online portal or from Homestead Police Records at 45 NW 1st Avenue; call 305-224-5545. Reports may take up to 10 days to become available. [homesteadfl.gov]

Parking

Boats may not be parked in public right-of-way including swales; commercial vehicles over one ton generally may not park in listed residential districts for more than one hour except loading or unloading. [library.municode.com]

Who to call

Homestead Police non-emergency is 305-247-1535; the linked city page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [homesteadfl.gov]

Fees

Maximum private-property Class A towing is $145.00 and the on-scene release rate is $72.50; outdoor storage for a vehicle 20 feet or shorter is $27.60 per 24-hour increment after the first 6 hours. [miamidade.gov]

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.