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

Call 406-552-6303 before requesting an accident report; the fee is $7 for an involved party and $26 for a third party or photos. [ci.missoula.mt.us]

Parking

Downtown on-street parking is enforced from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday; short-term rates start at $0.50 for 30 minutes and reach $18.50 for 8 hours. [ci.missoula.mt.us]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Authorized personnel may tow an obstructing or illegally parked vehicle to a place of safety or a commercial or city storage facility; the owner must be notified of the storage location. [ci.missoula.mt.us]

Who to call

Missoula Police non-emergency is 406-552-6300 and is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week. [ci.missoula.mt.us]

Private-property towing

A local government may by ordinance allow a private parking service to impound a vehicle; immobilizing the vehicle with an attached device is prohibited. [mca.legmt.gov]

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