High levels of noise can still be reported
The Advertiser has again been approached by residents complaining about noise pollution in residential areas.
Kobeli Mokheseng, spokesperson for the EMPD, says that the noise disturbances to which they respond are loud vehicles, dogs barking and loud music.
“Although there is no time frame with regard to making a noise within a residential area, we do respond to the complaints and give verbal warnings,” he says.
Mokheseng adds that, should they receive a complaint during working hours, they attend to it in conjunction with the Department of Health.
“The department has a device that measures the level of noise pollution, thus they have their own set of laws and can issue fines,” he says.
He adds that, should they attend to a complaint more than once, after hours, they will take the SAPS along, to assist with addressing the complaint.
If residents wish to report a noise disturbance they may contact 011 458 0911.
