SIR – Re your story ‘End this High Street hazard (Worcester News, February 26).

I understand that the advertising boards are strictly speaking illegal.

My view is that in these economically-straitened times a business needs to promote itself in any way it can.

IfI as a pedestrian am able to negotiate these so-called hazardous obstructions without seriously injuring myself, so can most other people.

If you are a blind person, just being on the city streets will be a hazardous experience in itself.

My view is that the only people who may find the A-boards a serious obstacle to negotiate are the many cyclists who ride on our city’s pavements illegally.

They are,I would suggest, a far greater danger to the general public.

Most show scant regard for pedestrians.

I have witnessed a cyclist shouting someone: “Get out of my way” while he was riding on the pavement in Foregate Street.

I am pretty certain this is not an isolated incident.

So, in conclusion, may I suggest we tackle that problem first.

Or is it far easier to target legitimate traders who only seek to make a living and offer employment which benefits our city.

I have sent an e-mail of this to letter Councillor Lynn Denham.

KEN BATEMAN

Worcester