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
NCDMV crash reports may be ordered online by mail or in person; mail requests should allow 10 business days and require Form TR-67A. [dr-www.ncdot.gov]
Parking
Downtown on-street parking is $2.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and is generally limited to 2 hours; qualifying Controlled Parking Residential Area permits are free. [durhamnc.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Call Durham Police at 919-560-4427 to identify the towing company from the tow log; retrieval requires current registration and photo identification. [durhamnc.gov]
Who to call
Durham's public-safety non-emergency number is 919-560-4600; the linked city page does not publish a North Carolina State Highway Patrol number. [durhamnc.gov]
Fees
Police-initiated maximums are $125 for a non-collision tow and $225 for a basic collision tow; non-heavy vehicle storage is $35 after 8 a.m. the next day and $35 for each later day or portion. [durhamnc.gov]
Private-property towing
Private-lot towing requires signs at least 24 by 24 inches at all entrances with the towing company name and phone plus a written request from the owner or lessee; storage is limited to 15 miles when a facility is available. [ncleg.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.