Report a vehicle that is obstructing you

An improperly parked vehicle can disrupt traffic, prevent access to specific areas, or compromise public safety. The Collectivité de Saint-Martin provides a service to report these vehicles in order to ensure rapid intervention and the restoration of fluidity and safety on public roads.

Last updated December 03, 2024

What is a hindering vehicle?

A vehicle is considered to be obstructing when it is parked:

  • On a sidewalk, blocking the passage of pedestrians.
  • In front of a garage entrance or exit.
  • In a space reserved for people with reduced mobility (PRM) without authorization.
  • On a public road, blocking traffic.
  • Near an intersection or pedestrian crossing, creating a hazard.

How to report a disturbing vehicle?

  • Information needed for reporting :
  • Precise location (address, landmarks). Description of the vehicle (make, model, color, registration if visible). Nature of the inconvenience caused (no parking, obstruction, etc.).
  • Means of reporting :
  • Online : Via the dedicated space . By telephone : Contact the territorial police on 0590 87 88 33

What happens after a report?

  • Verification : A team is dispatched to the site to assess the situation.
  • Intervention : If the vehicle is indeed obstructing, it may be fined and/or removed by a tow truck service.
  • Notification to the owner : If the owner is identified, he will be informed of the situation before any possible impoundment.

Possible sanctions

Owners of vehicles parked in an obstructive manner are exposed to:

  • A fixed fine depending on the seriousness of the offence.
  • Impound fees if the vehicle is moved.

Why report a vehicle that is obstructing traffic?

  • Ensure public safety : Avoid accidents caused by dangerous parking.
  • Facilitate access : Ensure access to sidewalks, garages, and reserved spaces.
  • Maintaining fluidity : Preventing traffic jams caused by poorly parked vehicles.

Together, let's contribute to the safety and smooth flow of traffic in Saint-Martin by reporting vehicles parked in an obstructive manner.