A street just outside the city centre was clogged up thanks to some less than stellar parking.
Onlookers spotted the burgundy BMW Z4 parked on double yellow lines in St Margaret's Street last week - blocking a delivery lorry from getting on to St Benedict's Street.
It has raised concerns that illegal parking will continue unless the rules are enforced better.
A member of staff working in St Benedict's Street said: "We were made aware of things when a lorry driver came in and asked if the BMW belonged to anyone in the shop.
"When 10 or 15 minutes had passed, a few onlookers attempted to set the car's alarm off, to alert the driver.
"Another onlooker wrote the note on the windscreen.
"The delivery drivers, who were held up for about half an hour, were very calm despite their frustration.
"Police were called, but the call handler seemed very unsure if obstructing the highway was a police matter.
"There was traffic backed up behind the lorry too."
Onlookers say the driver of the BMW was apologetic when confronted as he returned to his car.
However people are worried the issue will continue, with drivers abusing the street.
"Parking in and around St Benedict's desperately needs more enforcement," the staff member added.
"Working nearby I see selfish, illegal parking and near misses multiple times a day.
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"It surprises me the number of customers who unabashedly say they're parked on double kerb markings - thinking the rules don't apply to them."
Green councillor for Mancroft, Ian Stutely, added: "Too many drivers are parking without consideration for others.
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"There's a real safety concern too and the rules need to be enforced properly.
"The thoughtless actions of a few, that refuse to follow the rules, are negatively impacting so many residents and businesses.
"The authorities need to prioritise this issue for the benefit of us all."
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