Reporting an accident
File a crash report when anyone is injured or killed or damage to one person's property exceeds $1000; immediately notify police for injury or death. [dmv.ny.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Certified crash reports can be searched and downloaded through the DMV portal for a $7 search fee plus a $15 report fee; paper police reports generally enter the system after at least 30 days. [dmv.ny.gov]
Parking
Parking on sidewalks is prohibited; posted street restrictions include time-limited zones and 23-hour alternate-side periods starting at 9:00 a.m. [ecode360.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Vehicles violating municipal garage or parking-space rules may be towed under Parking Department supervision; redemption requires payment through the Parking Department. [ecode360.com]
Who to call
City of Poughkeepsie Police can be reached at 845-451-4000; call 911 during an emergency. [cityofpoughkeepsie.com]
Fees
A municipal-parking tow carries a $50 administrative fee plus the actual removal cost and storage of $10 per day. [ecode360.com]
Private-property towing
Private-property nonconsent towing requires posted warning and information signs plus a city towing license; the maximum ordinary tow is $60 plus a $25 hook-up fee and storage is capped at $50 per day after 24 hours. [ecode360.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.