kyska Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) My lad rang me today as a car has been parked so he can't his car out of his drive. Being a sensible lad he took the bus to work, as he was late anyway and it was 3 in the morning. It's still there, he's gone door knocking and no one knows who's car it is. Police or can I go and just drag it two metres with the truck? He says it's a new micra, not damaged, but he lives in a city centre and it happens. He can't get his car out! Edited March 18, 2017 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Call the police and say you think it is abandoned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Call the police and say you think it is abandoned Will they move it? Can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) put reg in MID and see if its insured, and taxed if not get cops to tow it Edited March 18, 2017 by Rupert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Illegal to block a driveway. Get police to sort it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Clamp it,it shouldn't be blocking his drive.I know it won't help him get his car out but they will think twice in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Call them say he saw 2 lads parking it up and running away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Burn it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Don't touch it yourself. Get the cops to tow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I had the same problem. Later on in the evening somone kindly came along and cut the hand brake cables and pushed it out the way for me. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Illegal to block a driveway. Get police to sort it... Illegal to block you in but not out, if a proper dropped kerb. Also don't let them tell you it's a council matter they will do a dvla check to find keeper first if they can, as towing it is hassle for them, but it should get shifted asap Edited March 18, 2017 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 move it yourself, its dangerous as well as selfish and inconsiderate to park it like that, 8 burly blokes could lift it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 move it yourself, its dangerous as well as selfish and inconsiderate to park it like that, 8 burly blokes could lift it. Sounds like a good way to get accused of criminal damage. If it is blocking your son's car in then it is a crime, get onto the Police and get it towed away. That would be the proper course of action. Tempting to move or tow it yourself but if it gets damaged etc would you not be liable? Doesn't make the owner any less of a ***** though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Sounds like a good way to get accused of criminal damage. If it is blocking your son's car in then it is a crime, get onto the Police and get it towed away. That would be the proper course of action. Tempting to move or tow it yourself but if it gets damaged etc would you not be liable? Doesn't make the owner any less of a ***** though. At least someone sensible is on here +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Sounds like a good way to get accused of criminal damage. If it is blocking your son's car in then it is a crime, get onto the Police and get it towed away. That would be the proper course of action. Tempting to move or tow it yourself but if it gets damaged etc would you not be liable? Doesn't make the owner any less of a ***** though. +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 You need someone with an old defender to push it out the way. I doubt the police will be interested - if it's not speeding and doesn't involve a mobile phone then they won't be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Aviation shears. Gloves. Bricks to prevent it rolling away once moved. Proof of who moved it would be impossible for those who twitch curtains and believe the police will actually care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1440 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 As saod If the drive has a dropped curb it's illegally psrked. Get the police to investigate and deal with it. The owner will get a fine. I wouldn't advise moving it without the agreement of the police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhoward13 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I use to get it where I live. I use to just phone the police as 9 out of 10 times they were in the pub two doors down. People finely got the hint with the police keep going into the pub to find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Aviation shears. Gloves. Bricks to prevent it rolling away once moved. Proof of who moved it would be impossible for those who twitch curtains and believe the police will actually care. That's a great way to lose your certificate and get a criminal record.I can't believe some of the comments on here, no wonder licensing is so stringent with so many silly people. Op call the police and let them do what they're employed to do. Edited March 18, 2017 by 12gauge82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 That's a great way to lose your certificate and get a criminal record. I can't believe some of the comments on here, no wonder licensing is so stringent with so many silly people. Op call the police and let them do what they're employed to do. like he said,BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Driveway / dropped kerb blocking is a regular feature on the local FB discussion groups round these ways - I suppose it's a commuter town thing. The police aren't interested and the normal way of things is nothing happens and then at some point the driver returns to the vehicle and it gets moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I use to get it where I live. I use to just phone the police as 9 out of 10 times they were in the pub two doors down. People finely got the hint with the police keep going into the pub to find them.My god a Police Officer in the Burnham area, they are like hens teeth unless they are ******** your wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Driveway / dropped kerb blocking is a regular feature on the local FB discussion groups round these ways - I suppose it's a commuter town thing. The police aren't interested and the normal way of things is nothing happens and then at some point the driver returns to the vehicle and it gets moved. I believe in you've no car on your drive then someone blocking over it is not an offence. If however you have a car on it and your blocked in then it is an offence. When speaking to the Police a crime reference number should be requested and noted down. If nothing is done a complaint should be made. Cutting someone's hand break cable is a silly thing to suggest and would lose you your ticket if found out. The excuse of "you'll never be found it" is a bit silly if your admitting to that sort of thing on a shooting forum. Now, whether its ok or not to connect the car up to a tow rope and drag it out of the way or not, I am unsure. I imagine that would be better than intentionally damaging someone else's property if you need it moved before the Police can respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I believe in you've no car on your drive then someone blocking over it is not an offence. If however you have a car on it and your blocked in then it is an offence. When speaking to the Police a crime reference number should be requested and noted down. If nothing is done a complaint should be made. Cutting someone's hand break cable is a silly thing to suggest and would lose you your ticket if found out. The excuse of "you'll never be found it" is a bit silly if your admitting to that sort of thing on a shooting forum. Now, whether its ok or not to connect the car up to a tow rope and drag it out of the way or not, I am unsure. I imagine that would be better than intentionally damaging someone else's property if you need it moved before the Police can respond. It's illegal to park on a dropped kerb irrespective of what's on or isn't on the drive. I've had this a few times. Check the highway code, tells you in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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