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

Accident reports cost $5 per copy at the Summerville Police Records window; the Town also links to online retrieval through CrashDocs. [summervillesc.gov]

Parking

Parking a motor vehicle for more than 24 consecutive hours on a street right-of-way or public place is prohibited; an unattended heavy vehicle may not remain in a residential area for more than 2 hours. [library.municode.com]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Town rotation wreckers must operate within 3 miles and be staffed at least 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; they must offer reasonable after-hours and weekend vehicle release but the code lists no individual lot. [library.municode.com]

Who to call

Summerville Police non-emergency dispatch is 843-875-1650; Records is 843-871-2463. [summervillesc.gov]

Fees

The standard fee for Town rotation-list wrecker service is $200.00; towing services may not charge for towing or storing a recovered stolen vehicle within 7 days of the tow date. [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.