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To ask how to best handle this car blocking my drive?

902 replies

Parkingdrama00 · 16/02/2025 14:07

I live near to a football stadium and the team are currently playing. Somebody has parked right across my drive and blocked me in. I assume they have gone the match.

You need a residents pass to park round here and it doesn't look like they have one. Looks like I'm trapped until they come back.

What's best to do? Can I report them to the council? Leave a note? Confront them upon their return. Or is all of that pointless?

I wanted to go to the supermarket which will likely be closed by the time they're back.

OP posts:
NovemberMorn · 16/02/2025 15:40

I feel quite tense reading this thread..😮

CaptBirdsEar · 16/02/2025 15:41

I need the loo but don't want to miss anything

MayaTheBusyBee · 16/02/2025 15:41

Do we know if it’s Liverpool or Wolves supporter?

Poppins21 · 16/02/2025 15:42

NovemberMorn · 16/02/2025 15:40

I feel quite tense reading this thread..😮

I am way too invested in this car getting towed. 😂

Benshawsberries · 16/02/2025 15:42

Ah I’m so pleased I found this thread to watch in real time 😅 I hope the tow truck hurries up, thoughtless drivers/parkers are so bloody inconsiderate

PunishmentSnart · 16/02/2025 15:42

Crossing my fingers it’s a Wolves fan 🤣

WearyAuldWumman · 16/02/2025 15:42

NovemberMorn · 16/02/2025 15:40

I feel quite tense reading this thread..😮

Same!

Mugcake · 16/02/2025 15:42

Parkingdrama00 · 16/02/2025 15:24

Omg the police have just rang and said they're sending a tow. I am a bit too I excited about this.

Half an hour left in the game...

To those asking, yes it's a proper drive with dropped kerb.

I'm so invested in this now!

Puppupandaway · 16/02/2025 15:42

I'm also hoping it's a wolves fan!!!

ChristmasLightsLover · 16/02/2025 15:42

I'm invested. And have read this aloud to newly passed driving teen so they get a life lesson from it. He's invested too!!

CaptBirdsEar · 16/02/2025 15:43

While we're waiting OP, have you checked that the car is taxed and MOT 'd ?

NovemberMorn · 16/02/2025 15:43

Poppins21 · 16/02/2025 15:42

I am way too invested in this car getting towed. 😂

Me too...Team Tow.😎

murasaki · 16/02/2025 15:43

If its a wolves fan, thats a train ticket home, one back to get the car, and the fee. Ahahaha.

Iamacatslave · 16/02/2025 15:44

Please let the tow truck turn up soon.

Treeleaf11 · 16/02/2025 15:44

Match at 85 mins. Hurry up tow truck

jellyfishperiwinkle · 16/02/2025 15:44

Come on, tow truck. Let's hope the driver is an Everton fan, he'll put his foot on it. And that the match has a lot of injury time, just in case.

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 16/02/2025 15:44

@CaptBirdsEar ooooh good thinking!You can also check if it’s insured at askmid

MoodyMargaret11 · 16/02/2025 15:44

Placemarking too!
OP, I'd suggest you move your car to an adjacent street if possible - or stay longer at your mum's once you are out. That way you don't have to worry about revenge-damage on your car.

PoorLion · 16/02/2025 15:44

im watching the match (on TV not there, it’s not my car) and I’m watching the time with interest. Can you let us know when it’s towed? I’m very over invested in this (quiet life)

BoiledOrRoastPotatoes · 16/02/2025 15:45

I’m hooked now too!

Come on tow truck 🤞 🛻

If the driver kicks off when they find their car gone just tell them that the police regularly patrol the road when the football is on to find cars parked where they shouldn’t be.

SevernWonders · 16/02/2025 15:45

Joining the spectators hoping Team Tow Truck gets there in time.

sparepantsandtoothbrush · 16/02/2025 15:46

jellyfishperiwinkle · 16/02/2025 15:44

Come on, tow truck. Let's hope the driver is an Everton fan, he'll put his foot on it. And that the match has a lot of injury time, just in case.

Not sure an Everton fan would be watching Liverpool vs Wolves...

Quinlan · 16/02/2025 15:46

oh! I hope the tow gets there before the match is over!

duckydoo234 · 16/02/2025 15:46

Could be several train tickets

ilovemyhamster · 16/02/2025 15:47

Parkingdrama00 · 16/02/2025 15:24

Omg the police have just rang and said they're sending a tow. I am a bit too I excited about this.

Half an hour left in the game...

To those asking, yes it's a proper drive with dropped kerb.

On the edge of my seat!! What sort of entitled person blocks a car in on their own drive. 🤦🏻‍♀️