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
An involved party may obtain a UD-10 crash report from the Records Unit at 1 Monroe Center St NW during normal hours with photo ID. Reports are also available through the Michigan State Police Traffic Crash Purchasing System. [grandrapidsmi.gov]
Parking
Street meters are monitored from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. General rules include parking 3 feet from driveways; 15 feet from hydrants; and 30 feet from stop signs or traffic signals. [grandrapidsmi.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The Vehicle Storage Facility at 1202 Market SW operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week; call 616-456-3403. Vehicle releases require paperwork and payment at police headquarters at 1 Monroe Center St NW. [grandrapidsmi.gov]
Who to call
Grand Rapids Police non-emergency is 616-456-3400; the linked city page does not publish a Michigan State Police number. [grandrapidsmi.gov]
Fees
The FY2026 adopted fee schedule lists a $200.00 impound fee per vehicle and a $55.00 storage fee per day. [grandrapidsmi.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.