Can I Call the Police If My Car Is Locked?

[IrisLynn]

This does not constitute a case, so even if you call the police, they cannot handle it. Here is some relevant information: Automobile: According to the latest national standard in China, "Terms and Definitions of Types of Automobiles and Trailers," an automobile is defined as a non-track vehicle powered by an engine, with four or more wheels, primarily used for: transporting people and/or goods; towing vehicles that carry people and/or goods; or for special purposes. Classification: Domestic automobile brands include Wuling, Baojun, Hongqi, Changan, Great Wall, Chery, Geely, Roewe, BYD, etc. Foreign automobile brands include Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot, Cadillac, etc.

[McEmilia]

I really felt stupid last time when I left my car keys inside the car and it automatically locked. My first thought was to call the police, but 110 said they couldn't help with this. Later, a hardware store owner on the street taught me a little trick: as long as the car door isn't completely sealed, you can use a long wire to hook the internal lock. If a child or pet is trapped inside, the police will definitely respond immediately, as personal safety is the top priority. I once saw a news report where, in over 30-degree summer heat, a parent forgot their child in the car, and passersby smashed the window to rescue them. In such cases, calling the police is completely justified.

[LailaAnn]

It depends on the situation. If you accidentally lock your car yourself, the police indeed cannot unlock it for you arbitrarily. Last time I was locked in the residential parking lot, the security guard said calling a locksmith was much faster than waiting for the police, costing about two to three hundred yuan per unlock. However, if it's a public security incident or involves personal danger, you must call 110 immediately. Last month, I witnessed a scene in a shopping mall's underground garage where a woman forgot to pull out her keys after getting out to shop, and her two-year-old child was locked inside crying loudly. After concerned citizens called the police, officers arrived within five minutes and broke the window to rescue the child.

[McCatherine]

It depends on the specific situation. Last year, I was stranded at a gas station during a heavy rainstorm when my car key slipped from my pocket under the seat, and the door suddenly locked itself. The gas station attendant helped call 119, but the firefighters said it didn't fall under emergency rescue. In the end, I had to find a locksmith who removed the door handle lining to fix it, costing me 250 yuan. If it's a scorching summer day with windows tightly shut, or if children or elderly are trapped inside, you must emphasize the phrase 'life-threatening' when calling the police, which significantly increases the response probability.