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
Crash reports cost $10 each from the Records Division at 757-928-4100; Records is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. [nnva.gov]
Parking
Residential parking permits cost $6 per vehicle each year with a maximum of 3 vehicles per residence; one annual visitor pass is free and temporary passes last up to 72 hours. [nnva.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The Towing Enforcement Unit handles citizen inquiries about towing operations within Newport News; call 757-975-5173 or 757-975-5177. [nnva.gov]
Who to call
Newport News Police non-emergency is 757-247-2500; Police Headquarters is at 9710 Jefferson Avenue. [nnva.gov]
Fees
Unless a local ordinance sets different limits the hookup and initial tow of a passenger car may not exceed $210; one or two night weekend or holiday surcharges of no more than $30 each may apply and the first 24 hours of storage are free. [law.lis.virginia.gov]
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.