To want him to move his car off my drive?

[Cactusjelly00]

Co worker got pulled over for not having valid vehicle registration (not in the uk laws differ here)
He asked if he could park his car on my drive for one night (2 nights ago, it's now 7pm on the 3rd day) I said ok, he doesn't have a home at the moment (staying in an apartment with friends while he searches) as he's new to the area - nowhere else to park it and I was trying to be nice. Stupid me. If his car isn't kept on private property until its re registered the police can impound it.
Anyway, he's now saying he can't afford to get the registration done until payday which is next week. But I need his car off my drive, I have an important delivery tomorrow (a very large one) my driveway is very long and extremely steep as I'm in a flood prone area, a delivery lorry cannot park in the street and will need to reverse onto my drive and take my things in via the back entrance.
They're coming between 2-3pm tomorrow. I've told him he MUST have his car gone by midday tomorrow but he's refusing.
I do have the authority to have his car removed by the police but then this will be charged to him and his car may be impounded until he registers it or finds somewhere else for it.
Seems a bit heartless to me but then I did only agree to one night!
Aibu,
Wwyd?

[mothertruck3r]

It would be very costly for him if he didn't and even though he's acting like a cock I don't want him to lose lots of money so hopefully he sees sense about it.

He's happy to inconvenience you and potential cause you to lose money though. Just warn him and then call the police if he still refuses, you've been nice and accommodating enough!

[Hortonlovesahoo]

I’d also call tonight and just reaffirm your message. You’ve been more than kind to him and given him plenty of warning

[Looneytune253]

Would you feel ok if he was there after your delivery? You shouldn’t have to but maybe a compromise would help you. Tell him to move it out to the street for your delivery coming then it can be moved back afterwards? Only if he’s still playing nicely and you want to of course

[Leeds2]

Good idea to ring him from a different number. He may not pick up if he thinks it's you.

[MillennialFalcon]

YANBU. He is taking advantage, he clearly knew when he left the car at yours that it wasn't just going to be overnight, since he had nowhere else to put it. He was always planning on stretching one night to several. He doesn't care about your circumstances so why should you care about his? Since you have given him fair warning that you need the car gone by a deadline or you will have it towed, I think it's reasonable to follow through.

[HouseworkIsASin10]

Yes ring him, off a different number.

[Willow2017]

I would phone him now. He isnt going to reply to message he thinks if he says he never got it you will be the bad guy or leave it.
He needs to know you nean business and it has ti be gone by 9 or 10 latest tomorrow as thats when you are phoning police.
He isnt interested in your inconvenience re delivery. Someone who drives without tax or insurance doesnt care for anyone elses problems that he could cause.

[Jaxhog]

Just tell him that either he moves it by your deadline or you will have car removed by the police as you describe. His call.

This.

[ArcheryAnnie]

He's the one being a dick. You offered him one night, he's taking the piss. He will, of course, cast you as a total bitch for doing this, but that's not because you are a bitch (you aren't), but because he's a dick.

[aaaaargghhhhelpme]

What a cock. I hate it when you're being helpful and they still act like dicks.

I'd ring earlier. You have him fair warning. Who the fuck refuses to move when you're DOING HIM A MASSIVE FAVOUR

Hope the delivery goes well!

[malmi]

Bit late now but if anyone asks to leave their car on your property you should insist on keeping a key just in case you need to move it.

[Cactusjelly00]

It can't be kept on public land/in a car park. So no he can't just pay for parking elsewhere, it needs to be somewhere that's private and where he has the owners consent to put it there, knowing it's unregistered. That won't apply in a car park, unfortunately, as they are gov/council run and won't give that consent, a private car park perhaps but around here it's only beach car parks which are all gov run. A bit like in the UK if you have your car on SORN.
I don't know if he knows anyone else who'll let him put it somewhere, but it's not my problem.
Imo he's behaved irresponsibly driving without registration (which is effectively your basic third party insurance and road tax rolled into one here) if he had no reg I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be paying additional insurance either, so pretty irresponsible from where I'm sitting. I'm just getting fucked off thinking he's the one who's behaved like a dick, why on earth should I be the one inconveniencing myself for that? As pps say it's not like it broke down or he's had an accident....

I'd probably ring the police between 11 and 12 on the dot, removal/response wouldn't take long especially as there's already a report on it (as he was caught in the first place) and they've listed it as being with me temporarily (they need to know where it is kept when not registered) , most of the time taken up in this sort of thing is verifying the cars owner and such details. I would be cutting it a bit fine if I phoned later than 12 though, as they'd probably have it off the drive within circa 90 minutes.

Still awaiting a response from coworker after my last text - it's 8pm now so don't know if he'll respond tonight but if not I'll ring and reaffirm in the morning (so he can't deny receiving the text)

As stated, the law is different here which is why I'm trying to explain the ins and outs of each law/what registration is, I've got the legalities covered it was the aspect of "am I being a cunt if I do this?" Turns out I'm not. (Thank you!)

[Wineandrosesagain]

What a cheeky fucker. I would give him one warning - gone by 8am or call the police. Don't give him until lunchtime as the police may not respond by the time of your delivery.

[Mummyoflittledragon]

Definitely he needs to remove it. Permanently. I wouldn’t let let him return the vehicle after. He’s being a Dick.

[blueskyinmarch]

How rude. Surely he could move it in the morning and pay for parking somewhere?

[witchofzog]

What is it with people. How cheeky can you get? Telling you no when you have done him a favour in the first place is so rude.

I agree that midday is cutting it fine. It would need to be removed by say 10am just to be safe

[abbsisspartacus]

You could compromise? Ask for the key move it for the delivery then move it back?

But if he is acting like a cock get it towed

[f83mx]

He's refusing to move it - even temporarily after you've done him a favour? F it, tow it. Cheeky swine.

[CoraPirbright]

It’s not at all likely that the police will happen to swing by at the exact time of your delivery, is it? I would tell him to come and move it onto the road for the hours that you need for the delivery and then move it back. It does sound like he is in an awkward position given that he’s new to the area/doesn’t have a permanent home yet.

[RunRabbitRunRabbit]

Midday is cutting it fine. Removed by 8am or 9pm prior is where I'd go.

Actually, no I wouldn't. After his dickishness, especially refusal to remove, I'd give him an hour to have it gone. It's not like it is broken down, he just needs to pay for a private parking space somewhere. He could drive it away now.

[ElephantsandTigers]

I would say why, because of the delivery situation, otherwise he might think it's an empty threat and you'll still have his car on the drive and the delivery hassle.

[PyongyangKipperbang]

OP has said she isnt in the UK and that the law is different where she is.

[unfortunateevents]

Araiwa the OP already said she isn't in the UK - different laws obviously apply.

[araiwa]

what do you mean you have the authority to get the police to tow it?

police won't touch it if its on private grounds usually