How to Find the Owner When a Car is Blocking the Way?

[Sanders]

Here are the methods to find the owner when a car is blocking the way: 1. Call 114: The 114 directory assistance service has been upgraded. Owners can call this number to find the contact information of the corresponding owner for moving the car through friendly negotiation. 2. Call 112: If 114 cannot provide the information or the owner refuses to move the car intentionally, you can call 122. 122 is a department established by China's public security traffic management authorities to handle public traffic accident reports, dispatch police officers to deal with various reports and assistance, and also to accept public reports, complaints, and inquiries regarding traffic management and traffic police law enforcement. In this case, the power of the traffic police can be utilized to handle such intentional refusal to move the car. 3. Call 12345: After the 12345 car-moving service is activated, some owners cooperate well, and the issue can be resolved within two to three minutes. However, some owners may not cooperate and delay showing up, prompting the service staff to repeatedly urge them until the car is moved. 4. Alipay 'One-Click Move Car' function: In Alipay's 'City Services'—'One-Click Move Car', enter the license plate number and location, then submit. The other owner will receive a call notification from the 'Traffic Management 12123' system. 5. Report to the insurance company: You can seek help from the insurance company. If the car is scratched, the insurance company will immediately contact the owner to handle the accident. The owner will usually arrive within three minutes and move the car obediently.

[EvanLee]

Last weekend, this exact situation happened in my neighborhood—a car was completely blocking the pathway. My advice is to first quickly scan the windshield or driver’s seat for a parking card or written phone number, as many drivers leave contact details for easy relocation. If nothing is found, you can try tapping on the window or asking nearby people if they recognize the owner. If the car is blocking a public space, it’s best to contact mall security or property management to handle it, avoiding misunderstandings. As a last resort, call the local traffic police to report it—they can trace the owner via the license plate and resolve it. Stay calm throughout the process to prevent conflicts. Also, I recommend everyone park considerately and make leaving a phone number a habit for mutual convenience.

[KathrynLee]

As a car enthusiast who frequently participates in car club discussions, I've exchanged views on similar issues many times. If you encounter a vehicle blocking the way, the first instinct should be to check for a contact information label inside the car using your phone, or try scanning the license plate with WeChat to see if the owner is in any community groups. If this happens in a residential area, you can directly contact the property security to make a broadcast announcement for the owner. Nowadays, many apps like Amap offer car relocation services where entering the license plate can send an SMS reminder to the owner. For safety, never attempt to force your way through or pick the car lock, as that could be illegal. I also recommend placing a temporary parking card with your mobile number in a visible spot inside your car, turning minor inconveniences into non-issues.

[DiCarson]

When I first got my driver's license last year, I was particularly nervous about this kind of situation. Later, I learned a few tricks. First, don't panic—directly check around the car windows or the rearview mirror inside the car for a phone number; many new car owners leave one. Second, you can ask nearby shopkeepers or pedestrians if they've seen the car owner; sometimes they've just left. If you're in your own residential area or company campus, contacting the property management office to help make a call is the fastest solution. Remember not to honk randomly or yell; staying polite is more effective. If it's an emergency, such as blocking a fire lane, immediately call 110 to report it.