Theres a car blocking my driveway for over 24 hours and i cant go out. any suggestions. police say

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  1. justine77

    justine77 Well-Known Member

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    Theres a car blocking my driveway for over 24 hours and i cant go out. any suggestions. police say they tried calling the number connected with the hire car rego and its a business that is closed

    it happens sometimes and i need to be somewhere and i go out and theres a car blocking my driveway

    ive even painted my fence wit bright white on each side of the drive way that people shold see its a driveway
    ive been told i cant paint on actual driveway to KEEP CLEAR

    What can i do so people notice its a driveway even at night despite my bright white car being parked right there
     
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  2. marty998

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    Call a tow truck.
     
  3. highlighter

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    I'd take photos of the car blocking your driveway then have it towed and parked somewhere on the street.
     
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  4. Joynz

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    Photo?

    I would call Council's after hours number - they may be able to issue a ticket.

    Did the Police offer any other advice?
     
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    Photo (US version lol)
     
  6. Skydome

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    If you have a large vehicle like those big ford F trucks just drive over it than leave a letter saying I didn't see your car, thought it was a speed bump.

    Seriously though, ring a towie, put it somewhere out of the way on the street, call a cement truck and fill the front with cement.
     
  7. Scaphella

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    Break in, take hand break off, push to verge, call council. ;)
     
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  8. justine77

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    are you really legally allowed to call a tow truck and have it moved ? i wonder how much that would cost

    years back police put fines but they didnt this time

    thanks for all suggestions

    it happens sometimes and i need to be somewhere and i go out and theres a car blocking my driveway

    ive even painted my fence wit bright white on each side of the drive way that people shold see its a driveway
    ive been told i cant paint on actual driveway to KEEP CLEAR
     
  9. Coota9

    Coota9 Well-Known Member

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    Know anyone with a Forklift??

    Parked Car.jpg
     
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  10. mikey7

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    Not long ago I may have witnessed someone put 2 trolley jacks under the car and push it a few metres. Very effective and costs nothing (if you can get your hands on 2 jacks). A tow truck will cost you.
     
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  12. justine77

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    thanks everyone for the ideas and humour
     
  13. Bran

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    Buy a wheel clamp. Charge a $400 release fee
     
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    Why? The nanny state again?
     
  15. Stoffo

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    People are inconsiderate arent they

    Paint the road (I didn't do it officer)
    Put witches hats out. (Small cost)
    Buy a baseball bat and take to the car with it ! (Be prepared for jail)

    I like the wheel clamp idea ;)

    Or stake every tire :rolleyes: (don't get caught putting large screws under the tyres)
     
  16. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    And who will pay?
     
  17. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Then you've gotta decide where to put it....

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  18. bob shovel

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    Get some white spray paint and mark out spacings in the area like council may do. Do it at night
     
  19. JamesP

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    If it's rear wheel drive (Falcon/Commodore) just jack up the center of the rear axle with a hydraulic trolley jack and roll it down the street. $40 from supercheap auto. Put a piece of rubber on the jack face to protect it, take jack back to shop afterwards. Get 1-2 people to push the car from the front doors whilst you push the car from the rear (pushing the jack ha

    The rear wheels share the gearing and hand brake. Only do this on a level surface as once the rear wheels lift off the ground the car will roll away freely if on a slope.

    Front wheel drive same thing but jack up front wheels and detatch/cut hand brake cables, as the hand brake on these models locks the rear wheels..
     
  20. SeafordSunshine

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    Once we were at a 4 day 'alternative' festival, and thieves were robbing the tents.
    We decided we had had enough, and leave early to find we were parked in.
    Asked some nice strong blokes to lift a few cars gently, and move them a bit so we could get out..
    Can you ask some nice neighbours to help?
    I hope this helps
     

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