Dear Editor,

I read with satisfaction about the move by the police to remove “windscreen wipers” from Three Miles. This satisfaction, however, was shortlived as I saw no indication that there would be efforts to remove those at the intersection of Molynes Road and Washington Boulevard and those at the intersection of Waterloo and Hope roads.

As a female driver who regularly uses those roads, I experience great anxiety every time the red light catches me at one of these intersections. In one instance, I was stopped at the Molynes Road intersection. One young boy, who hides under the ever-present cap to protect his lightened face, again approached my car with the intention of wiping the windscreen.

I, in my usual fashion, signalled not to do so as I had no change. He gave me a cold, hard stare, made several angry gestures before spraying the windscreen with whatever he had in the bottle and then walked away. This interaction takes places at least twice per week. In another instance I was stopped at the Waterloo intersection when three of these “windscreen wipers” surrounded the car. Despite my protests, they continued undeterred in their quest to wipe not only the windscreen, but also the windows.

The really scary part was the fellow who stared very intently at me before proceeding to kiss and lick the windscreen, telling me that he is giving the kiss to the car since he “can’t give it to me… straight!” Because of the nature of my business, I cannot change my route and so I am forced to endure this intimidation and other scare tactics. Although my windows are up and the doors are locked, I still feel very vulnerable and terrified of these “wipers”.

I am therefore adding my voice to the many other persons out there who have had enough. I am asking the police to rid our streets of them.

Kodi Walker

kodiwalker365@gmail.com