FOUR buses illegally parked on Bamboo Lane recently obstructed the flow of traffic endangering other motorists.
Pinetown resident, Steve Maritz, wrote to the Highway Mail complaining about the four buses parked on Bamboo Lane affecting traffic.
Maritz said one of the buses was parked on the yellow line and so close to the traffic lights, it made it difficult for oncoming cars to drive past.
“Bamboo Lane was reduced to a single lane at this section, creating huge difficulty for people exiting Knowels Spar.
“It was also extremely dangerous and could have lead to accidents,” he said.
Maritz said the illegal parking of buses should be addressed with the bus company and Metro traffic police should be on lookout for this reckless behaviour.
“The bus company should receive a fine and warning to deter the future transgression and it would be good for a ward councillor to be also be made aware of this situation,” he said.
Ward 18 councillor, Melanie Brauteseth was made aware of this issue but had not heard of any previous complaints regarding Bamboo Lane but agreed the parked buses could cause accidents.
Brauteseth also highlighted another problem in nearby roads.
“I have received reports of motorists making illegal U-turns especially during the morning and afternoon peak-hour school drop-off times causing traffic jams, endangering pedestrians and other motorists in School Road and Church Lane.
Brauteseth said she is discussing the problem with eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) and the school to find a solution.
“I personally have had issues on that road, where motorists disregard the stop sign, and the fact that the road is a two-way one but becomes a one-way lane before you reach the school, is a contributing factor,” she added.
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