Should You Call 110 or 122 When Your Car Is Blocked?
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You can dial either 110 or 122, but a few car owners may not be reachable if they have changed their phone numbers. It is recommended that all car owners place a car-moving contact number on their vehicles. This way, if your car blocks someone else's, they can call the number to notify you to move it, which is the quickest solution. Below are the steps to take when your car is blocked: 1. Look around: Walk around the other vehicle and carefully inspect it, especially the driver's side window and the front windshield, to see if the owner has left any contact information. If there is a phone number, contact them directly. However, most car owners nowadays are reluctant to leave their contact details due to concerns about harassment. 2. Contact the other party's insurance company: Call the insurance company and falsely claim that you accidentally scratched the car owner's vehicle. Provide the make and license plate number of the other car, and ask the customer service representative to notify the owner to come and handle the accident. To avoid liability, the insurance company will actively contact the owner to resolve the issue. Upon hearing that their beloved car has been scratched, the owner will likely return quickly.
From my personal experience, when your car is blocked, the choice of phone number depends on the specific situation. 110 is the police emergency line, used for malicious blocking like when someone intentionally cuts you off or causes damage. 122 is the traffic accident hotline, suitable for blockages caused by collisions or vehicle breakdowns. When driving, I always make it a habit to first check if there's any owner contact information around the car, such as a phone number on the windshield, or try honking the horn to get the person to move their car. If there's no response after waiting for a while, the safest approach is to take photos as evidence of the license plate being blocked, then call 122 for assistance. In city driving, such situations are common—it's best to stay calm and avoid impulsive actions to prevent disputes from escalating into physical altercations. Remember, safety comes first. Don’t recklessly confront or yell at others; directly contacting the professional authorities is faster and more hassle-free.
