Reporting an accident
Pennsylvania requires immediate notice to police for injury or death or damage that leaves a vehicle unable to be driven safely and requires towing; no dollar threshold is specified. [legis.state.pa.us]
Accident Report Copy
For crashes investigated by Pennsylvania State Police reports cost $22 and are available 15 days after the crash; requests can be made online or by mail. [pa.gov]
Parking
Vehicles must be moved from posted snow-emergency routes during a declared emergency; vehicles left on a route may be towed. [yorkcity.org]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
York-licensed towers must provide for vehicle release 24 hours every day; private-tow releases must be completed within 2 hours after the request. [yorkcity.org]
Who to call
York Police non-emergency is 717-846-1234; call 911 for emergencies. [yorkcity.org]
Fees
A non-accident tow for a motorcycle or vehicle under 3/4-ton GVW is capped at $105.00; the first 24 hours of storage are free and later storage is $30.00 per day. [yorkcity.org]
Private-property towing
A private-property tow requires contemporaneous written authorization and compliant posted restrictions; the tower must notify York County Emergency Communications within 1 hour after removal. [yorkcity.org]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.