THE Clairwood Ratepayers and Residents Association (CRRA) has applauded the swift reaction by the metro police in issuing fines to truck drivers found parking on residential roads in Clairwood.

The association said the sting operation conducted in Clairwood on June 4 demonstrated that metro police are taking a firm stance against drivers who violate municipal by-laws.

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The issue of heavy-load trucks staging on residential roads in Clairwood has been ongoing for some time, with residents repeatedly reporting it to the local metro police station.

Public relations officer of the CRRA, Ravin Brijlal, said, “Metro police are doing an excellent job in Clairwood about trucks parking on roads. The issue of trucks parking on residential roads is inconveniencing residents and causing safety hazards.

“We applaud their time and efforts. Trucks are given several parking fines, which is excellent, but ultimately if they are towed away by metro police the community will be glad if that is done,” said Brijlal.

Metro police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu said 80 trucks were fined for illegal parking and causing obstructions.

‎To lodge a complaint, call metro police on 031 361 0000 or email traffic.fines@durban.gov.za.

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