Reporting an accident
Immediately notify local police of any crash causing injury or death. If police do not investigate then send a written report to DMV within 15 days for injury death or apparent total property damage of at least $1000. [scstatehouse.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Call Charleston Police Records at 843-720-2412 or visit 180 Lockwood Boulevard for an accident report; the report costs $5 and requires a state-issued ID. [charleston-sc.gov]
Parking
On-street meters require payment Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at $3 per hour; King Street parking between Spring and John is prohibited from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday nights. [charleston-sc.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Check the posted tow sign or Charleston County Private Towing Log for the carrier name and phone; call Charleston Police at 843-577-7434 if the vehicle cannot be located. The city page lists permitted carriers but no single lot or universal release hours. [charleston-sc.gov]
Who to call
Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch non-emergency is 843-743-7200; Charleston Police general information is 843-720-2427. [charleston-sc.gov]
Fees
Nonconsensual-tow storage is capped at $6.00 for the first 24-hour period after 2 hours and $15.00 for each later 24-hour period; dollies may add no more than $10.00. [library.municode.com]
Private-property towing
Commercial private-property towing requires approved warning signs and written property-owner authorization; the towing carrier must report the tow to police within 30 minutes and remain ready for release 24 hours daily. [library.municode.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.