Reporting an accident
A driver must report an injury or fatal crash to the Motor Vehicle Administration in writing within 15 days; no driver report is required when police investigate and file a report. [mgaleg.maryland.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Wait at least 10 days before requesting a motor vehicle crash report from Maryland State Police; the non-refundable document search fee is $4.00. [mdsp.maryland.gov]
Parking
Downtown street parking uses ParkMobile; selected Market Patrick and Church Street zones allow a four-hour maximum plus one additional two-hour renewal. [cityoffrederickmd.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Frederick Police uses a rotating list of tow companies for collision parking and evidence tows; the page links the current tow list and lists general inquiries at 301-600-1380. [cityoffrederickmd.gov]
Who to call
Frederick Police non-emergency is 301-600-2100; general police information is 301-600-2101. [cityoffrederickmd.gov]
Fees
For vehicles of 11000 pounds or less the FY 2027 fee schedule lists $199.00 for a collision tow and $64.00 daily storage; regular impound is $160.00 and the administrative fee is $40.00. [cityoffrederickmd.gov]
Private-property towing
Private parking-lot tow signs must be at least 24 by 30 inches and state the tow location operator maximum charge and reclamation phone; vehicles must be available for reclamation from at least 6 a.m. to midnight every day. [mgaleg.maryland.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.