Reporting an accident

Indiana requires a law-enforcement officer to investigate and submit a written report for a crash involving injury or death or property damage of at least $1000. [in.gov]

Accident Report Copy

Request an accident report in person from the Records Bureau at 701 West Sample Street or purchase it online; bring the report number date and driver or owner last name. [police.southbendin.gov]

Parking

Downtown street parking is prohibited from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday; designated street-sweeping areas use even-side parking on even dates and odd-side parking on odd dates. [library.municode.com]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Vehicle release requires the current legal owner plus a valid driver current registration and current insurance; Saturday impound releases run from 8:00 a.m. to noon. [police.southbendin.gov]

Who to call

South Bend Police non-emergency is 574-235-9201; traffic and parking issues are handled at 574-235-9817. [police.southbendin.gov]

Fees

The South Bend Police Records Bureau lists an impound and towing fee of $10. [police.southbendin.gov]

Private-property towing

South Bend licenses businesses that tow or restrict unauthorized vehicles from private property under Municipal Code section 4-20.5; the annual vehicle-removal-service license fee is $125. [southbendin.gov]

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