[ndsipa_pomu]

There seems to be some discrepancy as the article mentions that it ran out of power, but the owner, Mr Grigg, 57, said that the vehicle had failed despite having shown that it had several miles of charge remaining.

And yes, I'm surprised that an important component doesn't have a manual override. Imagine if the vehicle blocked access to a hospital or a busy bridge or tunnel.

[Waterluvian]

Fire Department would just drag it away without thinking twice.

I’m kind of amazed people tolerated this for so many hours. Traffic stoppage costs can really add up.

[gnfargbl]

In New York, sure. In Salisbury? I'm not even sure the fire engines are equipped for that kind of activity, and I'm almost certain the fire service isn't prepared for the liability.

[Waterluvian]

Good point. I really don’t know what the laws would be like there. I just assumed that a fire department would be capable of dragging a sedan and likely immune to liability if they decided it was a public safety issue.

[gnfargbl]

I checked, and they can move vehicles in a situation where failing to act could cause "one or more individuals to die, be seriously injured or become seriously ill."

[akmarinov]

Just hit it with fire truck out of the way

[abenga]

What liability arises from removing a vehicle blocking a public road for hours?