Reporting an accident
Immediately notify police of a crash causing injury death or damage over $500 to any one person's property; send a written report within 10 days unless police file one. [lis.njleg.state.nj.us]
Accident Report Copy
Clifton Police Records handles police reports at 973-470-5877; the Records office is at 900 Clifton Avenue. [cliftonnj.org]
Parking
Resident and visitor parking permits cost $10 each and temporary tags cost $1; permits are issued at Police Records at 900 Clifton Avenue Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Tuesday hours to 7 p.m. [cliftonnj.org]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Official tow storage yards must be at an approved location within 2.5 miles of 900 Clifton Avenue; business offices must be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at least 5 days per week. [ecode360.com]
Who to call
Clifton Police non-emergency is 973-470-5911; Police Records for vehicle releases and police reports is 973-470-5877. [cliftonnj.org]
Fees
The maximum light-duty hookup for a vehicle up to 10000 pounds is $155; outside storage for cars and light trucks is $50 per calendar day and inside storage is twice that rate. [ecode360.com]
Private-property towing
A private-property tow generally requires a 36-inch by 36-inch sign at each vehicular entrance plus written property-owner authorization; signs must list permitted parking tow-company contact redemption location and charges. [ecode360.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.