
A reliable method is to call 12122, provide the license plate number, and the traffic police department in the owner's district or county will be directly notified. If it is confirmed that the other party is illegally parked, you can call 110 to request a tow truck. It is recommended to use this method only as a last resort. You can ask the property management to purchase a "car moving tool," also known as a manual car dolly. When a car is blocking the way, the property management can step in and use the "car moving tool" to move the car with just one person.

Last time my car was blocked at the neighborhood entrance, I tried three methods directly: First, I walked around the car twice to look for a phone number, as many people now place a parking card at the lower corner of the front windshield. If there wasn’t one, I called 114 to report the license plate number and get connected to the owner—this trick works especially well for local plates. If all else failed, I used the one-click move car feature in the Traffic Management 12123 app, uploading two photos for the system to automatically contact the owner. While waiting, don’t just stand there anxiously; go buy a bottle of water from a nearby convenience store and sit down—it usually gets resolved within twenty minutes. Never act impulsively by smashing or scratching the car, as you might end up in trouble if the police get involved and find you at fault. It’s also a good idea to leave your phone number on the dashboard when parking—being considerate to others is being considerate to yourself.

When encountering a blocking vehicle, first check if it can be moved. For manual transmission cars, shift to neutral, release the handbrake, and ask two or three neighbors to help push it half a meter to create space. If no one is around, contact the property management to check the surveillance footage and vehicle registration information, as residential vehicle systems are now networked. In urgent cases, call 122 to report to the police, clearly describing the location and license plate number—traffic police can contact the owner through registration details. Remember to take photos of the license plate and the scene with your phone for backup. Actually, the biggest concern in such situations is delaying important matters. Last time, I was late taking my child to school because of a blocked car, so now I always keep a magnetic car-moving phone sign in my vehicle, which can be easily attached to the door when needed.

When encountering a car blocking the way in an office building's underground garage, I directly contact the security guards as they have car movers and universal key cards. Try turning on your phone's Bluetooth to check if the car has internet connectivity—some new energy vehicle apps allow remote control. If contact can't be established, check through the insurance company; the compulsory traffic insurance sticker on the windshield has the policy number, and calling customer service with this number can connect you to the owner. After being blocked before an important meeting once, I developed the habit of parking during off-peak hours. The success rate of using the 12123 APP for car moving is over 80%, and remember to include environmental reference points when taking photos.


