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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The authorities of Juba City have issued a seven-day ultimatum to owners of abandoned vehicles parked along roadsides, warning that enforcement action will follow if the vehicles are not removed.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a press briefing, Mayor Christopher Sarafino Swaka said the city council will begin strict implementation of new measures aimed at restoring order and improving road safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this notice, we\u2019re going to give people a period of seven days,\u201d Mayor Swaka said. \u201cNumber one, we\u2019re going to enforce that no one is allowed to repair vehicles on the sides of the road. Number two, if you have any vehicle that is abandoned on the side of the road, we\u2019re giving you seven days to remove your vehicle. In case you don\u2019t do that, the city council is going to remove it.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that the city has designated a specific compound where impounded vehicles will be stored. \u201cFor you to come and claim your vehicle, of course, you\u2019ll have to take responsibility for the removal and the towing charges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The mayor emphasized that individuals who wish to operate car repair businesses must secure appropriate premises.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want to do a business for repairing cars, it\u2019s a responsibility to find a place where you\u2019re going to operate in,\u201d Mayor Swaka said.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged that several organized garages already exist in Juba.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that there\u2019s some garages that exist in Juba. These people go and get compounds, they organize their compounds very well, and they conduct their business. And we as city council will not disturb you. What will just come to you, will come to follow up that you do not become a public nuisance to your neighbours,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

City authorities said the new measures are part of broader efforts to decongest roads, improve traffic flow, and enhance public safety across Juba.<\/p>\n

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