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
Accident reports are available within 10 business days; all police paperwork may be requested through the official Open Records Request linked from the city FAQ. [garlandtx.gov]
Parking
Parking is prohibited on sidewalks in intersections within 15 feet of a fire hydrant within 20 feet of a crosswalk or within 30 feet of a traffic-control device; oversized vehicle rules also apply. [garlandtx.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Primary vehicle release location is the Police Property Room at 2309 Forest Lane; phone 972-205-3435 and hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [garlandtx.gov]
Who to call
Garland Police non-emergency is 972-485-4840; the linked city page does not publish a Texas Highway Patrol number. [garlandtx.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.