Reporting an accident

A driver must file a written report within 15 days when a crash causes bodily injury or death; no driver report is required if police investigated and filed a report. [mgaleg.maryland.gov]

Accident Report Copy

District VI Beltsville can be reached at 301-937-0910; existing police and impound report copies are handled by Police Records at 301-985-3638. [princegeorgescountymd.gov]

Parking

Vehicles must have valid registration and may not remain abandoned dismantled or with expired tags for more than 48 hours; parking on grass sidewalks fire lanes and yellow or red curbs is prohibited. [princegeorgescountymd.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Search the county tow inquiry for a police tow; if no result appears call District VI at 301-937-0910 or the Revenue Authority for abandoned vehicles at 301-772-2060. [princegeorgescountymd.gov]

Who to call

Prince George's County non-emergency dispatch is 301-352-1200; police and towing information is 301-516-9777. [princegeorgescountymd.gov]

Fees

Nonconsensual private or Revenue Authority towing costs $175 for vehicles up to 10000 pounds and police towing costs $215; storage is $50 per day after the first 18 hours. [princegeorgescountymd.gov]

Private-property towing

Private-property lots must post tow-company contact signs at every entrance and property managers must have a towing contract; the towing company mails certified notice after 3 business days if the vehicle remains unclaimed. [princegeorgescountymd.gov]

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