How to Report a Blocking Car and Request Removal?
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To report a car blocking the way and request its removal, you can call 110 or the traffic police hotline 122 and provide the license plate number. The traffic police will help contact the car owner to move the vehicle. Below are precautions regarding temporary parking: 1. Allowing passengers to board or alight temporarily: Temporary parking permits passengers to board or alight, and waiting for 2-3 minutes is acceptable. However, if surveillance footage captures the driver parking the car by the roadside, even if the engine is still running, they usually won't stop. 2. No parking on yellow grids: Temporary parking within the motor vehicle lane must not exceed 5 minutes. Even with temporary parking signs, never park on sections marked with yellow grid lines, as it is undoubtedly illegal. Although these two signs may seem conflicting, it is clear in traffic regulations that parking on yellow grids is strictly prohibited. 3. No-parking zones: Road sections near bus stops, emergency stations, gas stations, fire hydrants, fire station entrances, and within 30,000 mm of these locations must not be parked on, regardless of duration. Additionally, intersections, railway crossings, sharp turns, narrow roads less than 4 meters wide, bridges, steep slopes, tunnels, and road sections within 5,000 mm of these areas are strictly no-parking zones.
That day I encountered a car blocking the alley entrance for ages, nearly driving me crazy, but rules must be followed. First check if there's a contact card on the windshield - many drivers leave 'move car' cards for convenience. If not found, don't panic. Call local emergency numbers like 122 or 110, briefly stating the location, vehicle color/brand, and license plate (I usually memorize it or take a photo), explaining how the blockage severely affects access. While waiting for police, I wait calmly in a safe area to avoid escalating tensions. The key is preventing conflicts through small preventive measures - I always park carefully to avoid occupying others' spaces, as mutual consideration saves hassle. Also, public space obstructions may involve fire hazards, so timely reporting is a civic duty - safety comes first.
