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
A collision report can be requested online or with Form FR-50 by mail or at any SCDMV office; the fee is $10.00 per report. [scdmvonline.com]
Parking
Meters may not be refed and the vehicle must move when time expires; clear driveways by 5 feet and fire hydrants by 15 feet on either side. [parking.columbiasc.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Vehicles with at least $100 in overdue parking tickets may be towed; pay the balance at 820 Washington Street and obtain a release at Police Headquarters at 1 Justice Square. Police identify the towing company; the city does not publish a single storage lot. [parking.columbiasc.gov]
Who to call
Columbia Police non-emergency is 803-252-2911; the linked police page does not publish a South Carolina Highway Patrol number. [columbiapd.net]
Fees
City-directed maximums are $225 for an accident tow; $175 for a parking or abandonment tow; $100 for release before removal; and $35 per day storage. [library.municode.com]
Private-property towing
A vehicle parked on private property without permission may be towed and stored at the registered owner or lienholder's expense; the towing company must notify law enforcement as required by Section 56-5-2525. [scstatehouse.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.