Reporting an accident

A driver must immediately report a crash involving injury or death; an investigating officer reports injury death or apparent total property damage of $3000 or more. [law.lis.virginia.gov]

Accident Report Copy

Request a crash report through the town police form or contact Terri Whitlock at 540-382-3131 extension 314. [christiansburg.org]

Parking

Parking beyond a posted time limit or on the wrong side of the street carries a $25 fine; parking near a fire hydrant or in a fire lane carries a $100 fine. [christiansburg.org]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

When a driver has no towing preference the Christiansburg Police Tow Board provides access to authorized companies with negotiated fair and competitive rates. [christiansburg.org]

Who to call

Christiansburg Police is 540-382-3131 during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours and Regional 911 non-emergency dispatch is 540-382-4343 after hours. [christiansburg.org]

Fees

Maximum tow-list charges are $175 for a day tow and $200 for a night tow; storage after the first 24 hours is capped at $40 per calendar day. [christiansburg.org]

Private-property towing

A private lot may tow an unauthorized vehicle when all entrances have conspicuous signs with a recovery contact number; the tower must immediately notify State Police or local law enforcement. [law.lis.virginia.gov]

This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.