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
Call Paterson Police Records at 973-321-1160 for incident offense and accident reports; telephone hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. [patersonnj.gov]
Parking
The Paterson Parking Authority operates 13 off-street facilities with 3068 spaces and about 800 on-street meters; office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. [patersonnj.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Police-directed vehicles are released from the assigned tower from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; obtain a Police Department release before pickup. [ecode360.com]
Who to call
Paterson Police non-emergency is 973-321-1111; call 911 for emergencies. [patersonnj.gov]
Fees
Light-duty hookup up to 10000 pounds is $150 and outside storage for cars or light trucks is $45 per calendar day; after-hours release is $75. [ecode360.com]
Private-property towing
New Jersey prohibits private-property towing unless statutory conditions are met; a towing company must release a vehicle that is hooked or lifted but not yet removed. [nj.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.