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
Roanoke Police provides crash reports with a brief summary at no charge; requests may be submitted online by phone by email or by regular mail. [roanokeva.gov]
Parking
During snow residents should use driveways when possible; otherwise park only on the odd-numbered-house side and not directly across from another vehicle. [roanokeva.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Police sheriff or code compliance may remove hazardous illegally parked or more-than-10-day unattended vehicles to storage; release requires proof of identity and possession plus reasonable removal and storage costs. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
Roanoke non-emergency dispatch is 540-344-6681; the 911 Center administrative line is 540-853-2411. [roanokeva.gov]
Fees
Virginia caps a nonconsensual passenger-car hookup and initial tow at $210; an after-hours weekend or holiday fee may be no more than $30 per instance with at most 2 such fees and no storage charge for 24 hours or less. [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.