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 police crash reports to involved persons and authorized representatives for $8; request by mail fax or in person. [dmv.virginia.gov]

Parking

Parking meters are enforced from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays; red meters cost $0.75 per hour and blue meters cost $0.50 per hour with a 4-hour maximum. [winchesterva.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Sheriff-towed vehicles go to a private storage facility and are released after towing and storage charges are paid; evidence vehicles are normally stored at the Sheriff's Office impound lot. [winchesterva.gov]

Who to call

Winchester Police non-emergency is 540-662-4131. [winchesterva.gov]

Fees

The maximum hookup and initial towing fee is $150; storage is $50 per day after the first 24 hours and an administrative fee of $90 may apply after more than 72 hours. [library.municode.com]

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.