Reporting an accident
Ohio requires an investigating law enforcement agency to forward a crash report within 5 days for any fatality personal injury or property damage over $1000. [codes.ohio.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Request a Cincinnati accident report online or from Police Records at 801 Linn Street; call 513-352-3559. Records is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. [cincinnati-oh.gov]
Parking
Downtown metered parking is enforced from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; Sunday enforcement is 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meter hours vary by district and posted rates control. [cincinnati-oh.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The Cincinnati Police Impound Lot is at 3425 Spring Grove Avenue; call 513-352-6370. Hours are weekdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon; and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. [cincinnati-oh.gov]
Who to call
Call Cincinnati Police non-emergency at 311 or 513-765-1212; call 911 for emergencies. [cincinnati-oh.gov]
Fees
Basic charges are $190 for towing plus $25 per day for storage and a $25 processing fee; a $75 extended-storage fee applies if the vehicle is not retrieved within 5 days after the certified letter is mailed. [cincinnati-oh.gov]
Private-property towing
An Ohio private tow-away zone requires a sign at least 18 by 24 inches visible from every entrance with recovery contact information; the towing service must notify local law enforcement within 2 hours after removal. [codes.ohio.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.