Reporting an accident
Immediately notify law enforcement when a crash causes death personal injury or damage that makes a vehicle inoperable. If no officer investigates and property damage exceeds $500 the driver must file a written report within 10 days. [apps.legislature.ky.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Use Louisville Metro's online accident-report service to request a copy of a crash report. [louisvilleky.gov]
Parking
Street sweeping runs from March through November; posted streets prohibit parking on both sides from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vehicles may be cited or towed even if the sweeper appears to have passed. [louisvilleky.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The Louisville Police Vehicle Impoundment Lot is at 1487 Frankfort Avenue; call 502-574-7078. The official location page does not publish retrieval hours. [louisvilleky.gov]
Who to call
Call LMPD non-emergency at 502-574-7111 option 5; call 911 for emergencies. [louisvilleky.gov]
Fees
Louisville removes impound and storage fees for stolen vehicles towed to the Metro Tow Lot. [louisvilleky.gov]
Private-property towing
A private tow-away zone requires a clearly visible sign with parking rules and contact information; the towing company must notify local law enforcement within 2 hours. If the owner arrives during the tow the vehicle must be released for no more than 50 percent of the normal release fee. [apps.legislature.ky.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.