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

Crash reports are available from WHPD Records at 125 N. Lake Silver Drive NW Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; copies cost $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 per double-sided page. [mywinterhaven.com]

Parking

Reserved spaces in designated city lots cost $300 per year for business-day use or $600 per year for full-day use; unauthorized vehicles face a $10 first fine and $25 later fines plus possible towing. [mywinterhaven.com]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

A contracted tow company releases a vehicle only to the registered owner upon presentation of the title or registration; the city page does not publish a tow-lot address phone or release hours. [mywinterhaven.com]

Who to call

Winter Haven Police non-emergency is 863-291-5858. [mywinterhaven.com]

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.