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
West Valley City Police accepts traffic-accident report requests online; Records can be reached at 801-963-3388 and is open Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. [wvc-ut.gov]
Parking
Street parking is prohibited when snow accumulation reaches 1 inch and vehicles may not remain on a street more than 72 consecutive hours; recreational vehicles may park no more than 24 hours in a continuous 48-hour period. [wvc-ut.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The state impound-yard directory lists 1st Action Towing & Recovery West Valley at 2923 S 3600 W; phone 801-410-9155. [dmv.utah.gov]
Who to call
West Valley City Police is 801-963-3300 and non-emergency dispatch is 801-840-4000. [wvc-ut.gov]
Fees
For 2026 Utah caps a light-duty non-consent police tow at $211 per hour and a private-property tow at $211 maximum; light-duty outdoor storage is $42 per day and indoor storage is $47 per day. [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.