Reporting an accident

North Carolina crashes involving death personal injury or property damage of $1000 or more must be reported to the nearest law-enforcement officer or agency. [ncdot.gov]

Accident Report Copy

Burlington Police wreck reports may be requested electronically or picked up during office hours; the Records Section phone is 336-229-3521. [burlingtonnc.gov]

Parking

Downtown on-street parking is limited to 2 hours and enforced from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; free all-day parking is available in Lots 1 2 3 and 8. [burlingtonnc.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

A vehicle illegally parked with three or more unpaid parking tickets overdue for 90 days may be impounded; release requires all penalties plus towing and storage fees and is subject to the wrecker service's business hours. [burlingtonnc.gov]

Who to call

Burlington Police non-emergency assistance is 336-229-3500; emergency calls use 911. [burlingtonnc.gov]

Fees

A regular rotation tow is $275 and regular storage is $50; a wrecker administrative fee is $250 and an after-hours gate fee is $50. [burlingtonnc.gov]

Private-property towing

North Carolina requires 24-by-24-inch tow signs at every vehicle entrance and written authorization from the property owner or lessee; signs generally must be posted for at least 72 hours. [library.ncleg.gov]

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