Submitted by Jersey-City-2468 t3_116uf0f in jerseycity
I hate to be a douche and get them towed, but they’ve been blocking my driveway almost all day. Any other options?
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Knobbies4Ever t1_j98jarm wrote
You can call Parking Authority & have the car ticketed. If your car is blocked in the driveway, they will also have the car towed. If you're just trying to get in (not blocked getting out) they won't tow - only ticket.
flapjack212 t1_j98j88t wrote
not trying to be sarcastic but what possible options are there besides (a) waiting for them to come back or (b) removing the car unilaterally (i.e. towing it)
i guess you could do things like stand outside the car or activate its car alarm to try and make (a) happen faster, but those two feel like the only possible actions no?
Knobbies4Ever t1_j98tklp wrote
Another option would be to get your buddies from Philly to come up and roll that shit outta there.
bodhipooh t1_j9ad4u9 wrote
This is the right answer! For anyone with towing straps and a vehicle able to pull/tow a heavy load, the solution is to move that car and leave it out on the street blocking the road. The police WILL show up and handle the situation expeditiously at that point. There are some great YouTube videos of people doing this. Honestly, it is probably the easiest/fastest way to get this resolved.
paul-e-walnts t1_j9c590g wrote
Don’t bet on it. We had a van parked in the middle of the street for ~5 hours with maybe a ticket. Fire truck came blasting horns and unable to get around and someone had to move their parked car to let the truck around.
Jersey-City-2468 OP t1_j9ct5e7 wrote
Think my 4Runner would pull it? It was a Nissan Maxima
aa043 t1_j9awi5z wrote
Its dangerous to move someone's illegally parked car. Always call Police and avoid direct confrontation with those breaking laws.
DeepFriedAsses t1_j99xp8p wrote
You're not the one being a douche in this situation
dr_bund t1_j98rmkr wrote
nothing douchey about getting them ticketed/towed. Parking authority will also just ticket (no tow) if you let them know over the phone.
ManchurianPandaDate t1_j98jg9f wrote
You could try shaking it until it levitates, it would be easy to move once it’s levitating
jcskunk t1_j9ahge1 wrote
It's douchey to not call parking on them because they will keep doing it to you or someone else if no one ever does anything about it.
faktastic t1_j9a5iyq wrote
what if it’s saddam hussein? is that gore-tex, btw?
frowavay1 t1_j9aco7a wrote
I’ve seen people call in under 10 minutes.
NJ_Bus_Nut t1_j9admoh wrote
Get em towed.
burrito__supreme t1_j9alnxp wrote
how is it douchey of you to have them towed??? they’re blocking your driveway. they are pretty clearly in the wrong. i would have called to tow them away after less than an hour.
glasssa251 t1_j9ab4jl wrote
Call your local precinct. They will have it towed. It's not douchey, they are the douche.
Mantahoe t1_j9cvqxe wrote
I think it all comes down to are you blocked in/out? Yes/No. Or are they slightly inconveniencing you whereby you can still get around.
If I was blocked in/out I would have already called. Nothing to think about. If they’re slightly inconveniencing me, I’d just watch and see if it becomes a habit. (That’s just how I would handle it)
MaryMJM t1_j9gknrb wrote
We usually leave a note telling them it’s a driveway; if it’s urgent call police or use the WOTS app.
SirenaFeroz t1_j999yzb wrote
If you know whose car it is, it would be an asshole move to call parking authority. But if it’s some rando, don’t feel bad about calling. For me, 90% of the time it’s someone connected to the restaurant next door and I just walk over and ask them to move it. But if I don’t recognize the car and no one there knows whose it is, I have called. I’m pretty reluctant to call the cops in general but in this case they’re just ticketing the empty car — you’re not inviting the danger of a violent confrontation.
Ilanaspax t1_j9b4wwr wrote
Just imagining a world where one thinks it’s normal to have to repeatedly pretty please ask the restaurant next door if they can move their illegally parked cars so you can use your own driveway. Jesus
Hank929 t1_j9bgs2l wrote
Mannn this is my life. 😂 Wake up and someone else is parked behind our tenant who pays for spot.
SlaveToPizza t1_j9bxjup wrote
Call the Kia Boys
hardo_chocolate t1_j98q5g8 wrote
And, don’t forget to key the car. Being petty is understandable and encouraged.
Agile_Perception238 t1_j98lfjr wrote
A full day? After 30 minutes I would call the police and have them towed.