Reporting an accident

Illinois requires a crash report for death bodily injury or property damage over $1500 when all drivers are insured; the threshold is $500 if any driver is uninsured. [isp.illinois.gov]

Accident Report Copy

Obtain a crash report through Crashdocs for a $5.00 convenience fee or call Records at 217-788-8337; mailed requests require a $5.00 check and return envelope. [springfield.il.us]

Parking

The Traffic Division operates the municipal parking system and enforces parking rules; Public Works also links the snow-emergency route map. [springfield.il.us]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

For an administrative-hold release visit SPD at 800 East Monroe; obtain a verification form; pay the city administrative fee; return the receipt; and then pay towing and storage fees. [springfield.il.us]

Who to call

Springfield Police non-emergency is 217-788-8311; the linked city page directs freeway incidents to the nearest Illinois State Police headquarters without publishing a number. [springfield.il.us]

Fees

Standard tow fees are $150.00 for towing and $25.00 per 24 hours of storage; storage is assessed upon entry and every 24 hours thereafter. [springfield.il.us]

Private-property towing

Illinois regulates commercial removal of trespassing vehicles from private property under Chapter 18a; the Illinois Commerce Commission licenses relocators and sets reasonable rates. [ilga.gov]

This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.