What to Do When Your Car Is Blocked?
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Call 122 or 110 to seek assistance from the traffic hotline. Inform them of the situation, and the traffic hotline will help contact the car owner. The 114 hotline can help find the car owner's phone number. You can then request them to call the owner to come and move the car. There is also a slightly less appropriate method, which is relatively risky—calling your insurance company.
My car got blocked again, happens to me all the time. Don't get mad right away - first check the windshield or windows of the blocking car for a contact number, many drivers leave calling cards. If there's none, politely ask nearby shops or residents if they know the owner - no need to start trouble. A quick light honk works too, but keep it brief to avoid disturbing others. If nothing happens after 10-15 minutes, call the police or towing service. Safety first - if it's blocking an emergency route, handle it quickly. I always park in open spots myself and leave my number on the dash to help others - saves everyone the headache. Once at a supermarket entrance, I just asked at the neighboring store and found the owner right away - worked out perfectly.
It's really annoying when your car is blocked, but technology can help a lot now. First, open your phone and look for a car-moving app, such as some city service platforms. Upload the license plate number and location, and you can call the owner with one click. If there's no contact number left on the car, post in your social media or local WeChat group to ask if anyone knows the owner—it can be resolved quickly. Stay calm and don't get angry; try waiting nearby to see if the owner returns. Last time, I used an app to handle a blocking car, and the owner was actually in a coffee shop. When parking, choose areas with surveillance or cameras for safety to avoid similar issues. Don’t rely too much on technology and forget about privacy—avoid revealing personal information in photos to prevent malicious use. It's recommended to regularly check parking space rules to reduce the possibility of conflicts.
