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
Crash reports cost $11.00 and are available online or through Records at 248-674-0351 prompt 4 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [waterfordmi.gov]
Parking
Single-family dwellings require 2 parking spaces per unit; a registered vehicle may remain on jack stands in a driveway for no more than 48 hours for minor repairs. [waterfordmi.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Impound releases are handled at Waterford Police at 5150 Civic Center Drive weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the main phone is 248-674-0351. [waterfordmi.gov]
Who to call
Waterford Police accepts suspicious-activity and non-emergency reports at 248-618-7550; call 911 for emergencies. [waterfordmi.gov]
Fees
The 2026 police fee schedule charges $20.00 per impound-lot day; hold tags cost $100.00 for all offenses or $25.00 for private and abandoned vehicles. [waterfordmi.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.