Reporting an accident
A Wisconsin crash must be reported for any injury; $1000 or more damage to one person's vehicle or property; or $200 or more damage to government property other than a vehicle. [wisconsindot.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Request state DT4000 crash reports through Wisconsin DOT; Madison Police provides non-reportable crash forms at 608-261-8015 or pdcrash@cityofmadison.com. [cityofmadison.com]
Parking
Meters and non-metered on-street restrictions are enforced from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; snow emergencies may require alternate-side parking. [cityofmadison.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
For an illegal-parking tow call 608-257-0505; police impounds require the owner or notarized authorization and pickup must occur before 3:30 p.m. after confirming the amount at 608-266-4170. [cityofmadison.com]
Who to call
Madison Police non-emergency dispatch is 608-255-2345. [cityofmadison.com]
Fees
The city towing charge is $115 in addition to the parking citation and any lawful removal impound storage or disposal charges. [library.municode.com]
Private-property towing
Before a private-property tow the towing service must notify local law enforcement of the vehicle identifiers and destination; a vehicle reported stolen may not be towed. [madison.legistar.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.