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
Request an accident report through the Online Public Records Center or call Records at 561-822-1880; walk-in service is at 401 Clematis Street weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [wpb.org]
Parking
On-street meters cost $2.50 per hour in Zone A with a 2-hour maximum; Zone B is $1.50 with a 4-hour maximum and Zone C is $1.00 with a 6-hour maximum. [wpb.org]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
City-authorized wrecker operators are assigned by rotation and must be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for customer pickup; the ordinance does not publish a single lot address or phone. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
West Palm Beach Police non-emergency is 561-822-1900; the linked city page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [wpb.org]
Fees
For fiscal year 2026 Palm Beach County caps a Class A private-property tow at $151 and a Class A police-directed tow at $188; outdoor storage for vehicles 25 feet or less is $31 per day after the first 6 hours. [discover.pbcgov.org]
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.