Reporting an accident
Call police immediately for injury or death or when a vehicle cannot be normally and safely driven; an officer files a report for injury death or apparent property damage of $1000 or more. [statutes.capitol.texas.gov]
Accident Report Copy
APD crash reports can be searched and purchased online through LexisNexis Police Reports; call 311 for help. [austintexas.gov]
Parking
Legally parked vehicles are not towed merely for being left overnight; parking is prohibited on 6th Street between Red River and Brazos from Thursday through Sunday 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. [austintexas.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
For a vehicle towed from a public road call 311 or AutoReturn at 888-217-9731; private-lot towing signs identify the towing company. The page does not publish one central lot address or hours. [austintexas.gov]
Who to call
For non-emergency APD service call Austin 311 or 512-974-2000; use 911 only for immediate danger or a crime in progress. [austintexas.gov]
Fees
The maximum non-consent private-property towing fee for vehicles under 10000 pounds is $272.00; the ordinance took effect December 22 2025. [services.austintexas.gov]
Private-property towing
Texas treats towing from a tow-away zone or property without permission as a private-property tow; before the vehicle leaves the lot the owner owes no charge if it is not fully hooked and a drop fee if fully hooked. [web1.tdlr.texas.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.