Reporting an accident

Michigan requires immediate police reporting when a crash injures or kills anyone or causes apparent property damage totaling $1000 or more. [michigan.gov]

Accident Report Copy

Dearborn crash reports are available for purchase online through CLEMIS; requesters need the incident number or involved driver's license number plus the crash date and date of birth. [dearborn.gov]

Parking

During a snow emergency all vehicles must be removed from residential streets or face ticketing or towing; the posted snow-emergency parking fine is $80. [dearborn.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Use Michigan's online Abandoned Vehicle Search to locate the vehicle and custodian; provide registration or title and contact the custodian to arrange redemption. The help desk is 517-636-5234. [michigan.gov]

Who to call

Dearborn Police non-emergency is 313-943-3030. [dearborn.gov]

Fees

Michigan allows a $40 abandoned-vehicle fee in addition to accrued towing and storage charges; towing and storage amounts are set through the police agency and towing company. [michigan.gov]

Private-property towing

Before a private-property tow the owner or lessor generally must post notice at every vehicle entrance with letters at least 2 inches high; the sign must name the towing service and phone number and remain installed for at least 24 hours. [legislature.mi.gov]

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