What to Do If Your Car Gets Locked?
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If your car is locked, it means you have parked in an unauthorized area. In this case, you should contact the relevant authorities to pay the fine and have the lock removed. Here are some specific suggestions: 1. Avoid Illegal Parking: The number of cars on the road is continuously increasing, and the growth rate of car ownership in China is very rapid. This has led to severe traffic congestion in many cities. With more cars and fewer parking spaces, parking has become a significant issue. The difficulty in finding parking often results in illegal parking, so drivers should be cautious and avoid parking in prohibited areas. If you park illegally in urban areas, traffic police may issue a ticket. Although illegal parking does not result in point deductions, it can incur a fine of 100 yuan. 2. Leave a Contact Number: When driving to a destination with limited parking spaces, consider alternative transportation like biking or taking the bus. It's advisable to check for large paid parking lots or spaces near your destination before heading out. Always keep a contact number visible in your car so that if your vehicle obstructs others, they can quickly reach you. Most locked cars do not have a contact number displayed.
Last time I parked in someone else's private parking space, my car got locked and I couldn't retrieve the keys inside at all. I panicked at first, but after calming down, I thought to check for any contact number. Sure enough, there was a note on the window asking me to call the property management. After they arrived, I explained the situation, paid the fine and unlocking fee, which took about half an hour in total. This reminded me to always confirm whether it's a private area before parking and to use map apps to find public parking lots. If anyone encounters a similar situation, don't panic—directly contacting the property management or a locksmith is the safest approach. Otherwise, trying to force the lock yourself might damage the car and cause more trouble, leading to greater losses. Always remember parking rules—this was quite a lesson.
