Windscreen washers – ongoing headache for motorists
The JMPD's spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar, said there is not much they can do besides arresting them.
Despite action from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the battle against windscreen washers continues.
The JMPD’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar, said there is not much they can do besides arresting them.
“Because windscreen washing is not a serious crime, we arrest them and they receive a fine of R150,” said Chief Supt Minaar.
The NEWS has reported numerous times about the frustrations caused by windscreen washers operating at the Modderfontein intersection, but the problems persist.
One motorist, who wished to remain anonymous, said as a motorist she feels compelled to put up with the vendors, pamphlet distributors and beggars but now the windscreen washers have made the situation worse.
“They terrorise motorists waiting in line for the traffic lights to change, squirting soapy water onto windscreens, although the motorists indicate they don’t want their windscreens washed.
Chief Supt Minnaar said motorists are also allowing the situation to continue as they are the ones who give them money.
“If these guys don’t get money from motorists, they will not have a reason to be there,” he said.
