Reporting an accident
Immediately notify local law enforcement of injury or death or apparent property damage of $500 or more; if no officer report is produced and damage exceeds $1000 submit a written report within 10 days. [dojmt.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Accident reports cost $29 online and are generally available 10 business days after the crash; Police Records is 406-657-8460. [billingsmt.gov]
Parking
A vehicle parked on city right-of-way must move safely under its own power at least once every 5 days; inoperable unlicensed or abandoned vehicles may be towed. [billingsmt.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Towed vehicles go to the County Junk Vehicle lot; call 406-652-2050 for pickup. Evidence impounds require officer release and an appointment at 406-237-6192 during Monday through Friday hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [billingsmt.gov]
Who to call
City-County non-emergency dispatch is 406-657-8200; Montana Highway Patrol is 855-647-3777 for incidents on an interstate. [billingsmt.gov]
Private-property towing
A private business owner may immediately contact any towing company to remove a vehicle at the business owner's expense; if no company accepts the tow the city may place a 5-day warning before removal. [billingsmt.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.