Reporting an accident
Utah may require an operator to file an accident report within 10 days after a department request when a crash causes injury death or apparent total property damage of $2500 or more. [le.utah.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Salt Lake City Police traffic accident reports are available through a GRAMA request for $15 up to 50 pages plus $0.25 per page after 50 pages; Records Service Desk phone is 801-799-3101. [police.slc.gov]
Parking
City pay stations charge $3.50 per hour and are enforced Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; parking is free Sundays. Vehicles and trailers may not remain on a public street for more than 48 hours. [slc.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Use Utah's Impound Vehicle Search or call the Impound Desk at 801-974-2430 to locate an impounded vehicle; citations and qualifying overdue citations must be resolved before release. [slc.gov]
Who to call
Salt Lake City Police non-emergency service is 801-799-3000. [police.slc.gov]
Fees
For 2026 Utah caps a light-duty non-consent police tow at $211/hour and a private-property tow at $211 maximum; light-duty storage is $42/day outside or $47/day inside. The administrative fee is $44 and after-hours release is capped at $75. [connect.udot.utah.gov]
Private-property towing
Utah private-property patrol towing requires signs at each entrance that substantially meet the statutory 24-by-18-inch formats; without compliant signs the owner generally must attach a written 24-hour warning before towing. [le.utah.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.