What to Do When Your Car Is Blocked in Someone Else's Parking Space?

[DelNova]

If your car is blocked, you can check if the owner has left a contact number for moving the car. If a contact number is provided, you can call to reach the owner. You can also check the owner's insurance sticker and call the insurance company's service number to have them notify the owner to move the car.

[DeAugust]

I know exactly how that feels. Last week I was in a hurry and parked in someone else's spot, only to find my car completely blocked when I returned. First I checked if the other driver had left a phone number on their window, but there was nothing. I rushed to find the parking lot attendant to look up the registration records, and luckily their system had the owner's contact number. After calling and waiting twenty minutes, the owner hurried over and kept apologizing. My advice is to always place a prominent "please call to move" note on your windshield when temporarily parking in someone else's spot - it saves trouble for both parties. If you encounter someone who intentionally doesn't leave contact details, going straight to parking management is most reliable as they're obligated to mediate. Only consider calling the police as a last resort, though that's the most troublesome solution.