and the owner/owners are unwilling/unable/unavailable to move theirs
2006-08-03 03:05:33 · 10 answers · asked by Dan ಠ_ಠ 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are several ways of dealing with this situation, depending upon certain variables.
If you are both on public property, such as along the side of the road, the question will be are either of you parked illegally. If he is blocking you, and parked illegally, you should call the police. He will be ticketed and if he does not move the car, towed. If you are parked illegally and he is legally parked, you can still call the police, but you risk a ticket for yourself. However, they will usually try to get the other person to cooperate to let you out. (Of course, if they are in the middle of loading/unloading something, and they are legally parked, you will probably have to wait.)
If they are on private property, and you are on public property, there should be no issue as a vehicle on private property should not be able to be in a position to block in a lawfully parked car on public property.
If you are both on private property (such as a private parking lot), then you need to first seek the assistance of the property owner. If that is of no use, you might still be in a position to get aide from the police.
If you try to move his car, in any fashion, you may subject yourself to civil and possible criminal liability. However, if he is illegally parked, on your property, then you are within your rights to have his car moved, so long as you take reasonable precautions to prevent damage. In this regard, I suggest you DO NOT try to push his car or get in and drive it. merely call a tow company and have them take the car away.
2006-08-03 03:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Call the police and report the habit the person has of blocking you in so that you can't move your vehicle. I would not recommend damaging their car in anyway. It would not work to your advantage. You could also call the landlord of the building if you are a renter. Complain to them. If they don't fix the problem continue to call the police or find a different place to park your vehicle. Sad but true, people are allow to be jerks sometimes. This is one of them. But maybe they will get enough tickets or be harassed by the landlord about moving their car enough, that they will move it or move out.
2006-08-03 10:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mary J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phone the police. YOu cannot take the law into your own hands and physically move the car or damage it in any way. Call the police to deal with the situation.
2006-08-03 10:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by MissBehave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is on private property, you could speak to the person who owns/manages the property about whether he will allow towing the vehicle off the property. You could be liable for any damage.
Or you could call the local police via their non-emergency number and ask their advice.
2006-08-03 10:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring the police its obstruction under the highways laws.
2006-08-03 10:10:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a lot because if oyu damage their car in anyway you will be liabnle for a criminal damage charge
2006-08-03 10:10:08 · answer #6 · answered by p_bark78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Police. Have it towed. Meanwhile, take a taxi. ;)
2006-08-03 10:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by kymmisue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a nail under each of their tyres.
2006-08-03 10:10:44 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police, get them to move it!
2006-08-03 10:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fart in their general direction.
2006-08-03 10:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋