There are calls for tough action to be taken against ‘terrorist’ drivers in Meyersdal, Alberton. The Alberton Record received a complaint from a concerned resident who lives in the suburb.

“There appears to be no control over the street cowboys who use the public roads in the Meyersdal area as their own private racetrack. Screaming supercharged cars race each other until late at night and even on Sunday mornings, with no consideration for residents. Serious accidents, if they have not already occurred, are imminent; pedestrians and animals would have no chance of being avoided,” read the complaint.

What the law says:

Loud noise, such as screeching tyres, dogs barking, loud music or shouting, is deemed a public health nuisance for which an offender can be penalised. Sections 8 and 9, Part II of the Noise Control Regulations 1999, promulgated in terms of the Environment Conservation Act, 73 (Act 73 of 1989), as amended, and it states: “No person shall allow or permit a disturbing noise and noise nuisance.”

Disturbing noise is also considered a bylaw violation within areas of the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE), as stated under Chapter 2 of the City’s Public Health bylaws. When it is safe to do so, residents are encouraged to record such conduct by cellphone or other recording device and report it to local authorities.

Residents can report via:

• CoE’s call centre on 086 054 3000.

• Northern Region on 011 999 5041

• Eastern Region on 011 999 8489

• Southern Region on 011 999 5988

• Bylaws compliance centre on 011 999 325