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
The TPD Records Unit handles traffic crash reports at 234 East 7th Avenue and 850-891-4221; online requests are available and reports are restricted for 60 days except to authorized parties. [talgov.com]
Parking
Metered parking generally requires payment Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the posted rate is $1 per hour and nights weekends and official city holidays are free unless otherwise marked. [talgov.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Trespass-towed vehicles are stored at the towing company's site; the official page provides a vehicle lookup and directs complaints to the TPD Towing Administrator at 850-891-4766. [www3.talgov.com]
Who to call
For a non-emergency crash or police assistance call 850-606-5800. [talgov.com]
Fees
The maximum tow fee is $130 with a $65 drop fee; storage after the first 24 hours is $25 per day and published extras include $30 after-hours and $35 dolly fees. [www3.talgov.com]
Private-property towing
Tallahassee permits signed private-property towing contracts and complaint tows; roam towing is allowed from residential property between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. with required signs and a pre-tow photograph. [www3.talgov.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.