Reporting an accident

Missouri requires a written report to the director within 30 days when a crash with an uninsured motorist causes injury death or more than $500 damage to any one person; an uninsured owner or operator must also report. [revisor.mo.gov]

Accident Report Copy

Use the Request CPD Records form on the Columbia Police data and reporting page; 311 also accepts requests for police reports. [como.gov]

Parking

Parking is prohibited on priority snow routes when accumulation reaches 2 inches; vehicles may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. [como.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Police may remove a vehicle left on a street or public property longer than 24 hours or parked contrary to city rules; abandoned vehicles remain impounded until lawfully claimed or disposed of. [library.municode.com]

Who to call

Call 311 for non-emergency police matters including abandoned vehicles and parking issues; call 911 for emergencies. [como.gov]

Private-property towing

Private-property towing generally requires an owner lessee or qualifying manager to be present and a sign at least 17 by 22 inches at every entrance; the property owner or lessee must file an abandoned-property report within one hour after the tow. [revisor.mo.gov]

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