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
Plano traffic crash reports are available online for about two years at $6 each and may take up to 10 business days; older or unavailable reports may be requested from Police Records at 972-941-2077. [policereports.plano.gov]
Parking
Plano prohibits parking beside a yellow curb marked No Parking in downtown public lots; the traffic code also limits parking between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. in business districts. [library.municode.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Plano Code section 12-120 provides city procedures for towing and storing vehicles; the published code page does not list one storage-lot address phone or pickup schedule. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
Plano Police non-emergency is 972-424-5678; the linked city page does not publish a Texas Highway Patrol number. [volunteers.plano.gov]
Fees
Statewide maximum private-property tow fees are $272 for vehicles weighing 10000 pounds or less and $380 for vehicles from 10001 through 24999 pounds; daily storage is capped at $22.85 for vehicles 25 feet or shorter. [tdlr.texas.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.