Reporting an accident

If no officer investigates each driver must report the collision within 4 days when anyone is injured or damage to any one person's property is at least $1000. [dol.wa.gov]

Accident Report Copy

Vancouver directs collision-report requests to the Washington State Patrol filing and copy service. [cityofvancouver.us]

Parking

Vehicles may remain in the public right-of-way no more than 24 hours; the city lists a $35 prolonged-parking fine and $40 fines for blocking driveways or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk. [cityofvancouver.us]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

If a vehicle is towed from a city street or lot call 311; dispatch provides the storage location and retrieval instructions. [cityofvancouver.us]

Who to call

Police non-emergency dispatch is 311 or 360-693-3111 from outside the area; VPD main is 360-487-7400. [cityofvancouver.us]

Private-property towing

A private-property impound requires direction from the property owner or agent and signed authorization at the time and place of impound; the tow operator may not act as the property owner's signing agent. [app.leg.wa.gov]

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