Reporting an accident

An investigating law enforcement agency must forward a crash report within 5 days for any fatality personal injury or property damage over $1000. [codes.ohio.gov]

Accident Report Copy

A complete traffic crash report with witness statements is available from the Dayton Police Records Bureau at 335 W. Third Street; witness statements can also be requested by email with the report number. [daytonohio.gov]

Parking

Permit parking applies at all times on Cooper Place East Cooper Place West and Cooper Place South; downtown delivery permits allow up to 30 minutes in designated delivery zones or metered CBD and UBD spaces. [library.municode.com]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Non-crime police tows can be recovered at 1541 South Broadway Street; crime-related tows require an Auto Recovery release at 335 West Third Street and the unit is reachable at 937-333-1058. [daytonohio.gov]

Who to call

Dayton Police non-emergency is 937-333-2677; the Police Department is at 335 W. Third Street. [daytonohio.gov]

Fees

The city towing contract caps a flatbed tow at $145 and storage at $20 per day; the first 4 hours of storage carry no storage fee. [daytonohio.gov]

Private-property towing

A 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.