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
Police reports are available through Records at 501 Faraon Street on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call 816-271-4705. [stjosephmo.gov]
Parking
Vehicles on city streets must display valid plates; carry current insurance; be operational; follow signs; and face the direction of traffic or they may be fined and towed. [stjosephmo.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Police-towed vehicles go to the contract tower's storage facility unless officers direct otherwise; citizen tow inquiries are referred to Teleserve. [stjosephmo.gov]
Who to call
St. Joseph Police non-emergency dispatch is 816-271-4777. [stjosephmo.gov]
Fees
A vehicle immobilization fee is $50; an impounded vehicle also owes applicable towing and storage charges. [stjosephmo.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.