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
Tampa crash reports cost $12.00 through the Florida Crash Portal or $2.00 by mail; in-person requests are accepted at 411 N. Franklin Street Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. [tampa.gov]
Parking
Downtown on-street paid parking operates 8 a.m. to midnight daily and Ybor City operates 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily; posted restrictions are enforced at all times. [tampa.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The Tampa Police Vehicle Impound Lot phone is 813-242-5328; the city contact page does not publish the lot address or hours. [tampa.gov]
Who to call
Tampa Police non-emergency is 813-231-6130; the linked city page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [tampa.gov]
Fees
Maximum Class A non-consensual or trespass towing is $160.00 and daily storage is $35.00 after the first six hours; after-hours release is capped at $70.00. [hillstax.org]
Private-property towing
Hillsborough County requires specific signed property-owner authorization for a trespass tow; the vehicle must be stored within 10 miles and law enforcement notified within 30 minutes of arrival. [hcfl.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.