Reporting an accident
An investigating officer must forward a written report within 24 hours after completing an investigation of a crash involving injury death or apparent total property damage of $3000 or more. [law.lis.virginia.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Virginia DMV provides official reportable-crash records to involved persons and authorized representatives for $8; requests are accepted by mail fax or in person. [dmv.virginia.gov]
Parking
Downtown meters and city garages cost $1.25 per hour while designated High Street and other spaces provide up to 2 hours free; meters and garages are free after 6 p.m. and on weekends and city holidays. [portsmouthva.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
For a vehicle towed or impounded by Virginia State Police call the nearest division office; VSP states a retrieval fee normally applies. [vsp.virginia.gov]
Who to call
Portsmouth non-emergency dispatch is 757-393-5300; call 911 for emergencies. [portsmouthva.gov]
Fees
Maximum police tow-list rates are $200 for light vehicles $350 for medium vehicles and $575 for heavy vehicles; daily storage is capped at $50 for light and medium vehicles and $70 for heavy vehicles. [portsmouthva.gov]
Private-property towing
A private-property tow may begin only after notice to Portsmouth Police or Virginia State Police; if the owner removes the vehicle before it is actually towed the city fee in lieu of towing is $25. [library.municode.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.